School Day

Each class has a weekly timetable with a set rota of activities relating to the curriculum and to the class half-termly topic.
Here is a typical example of our school day:

Morning Session

  • Our school day begins with the children arriving at school at 9:00 am
  • Children take part in the morning routine of toileting, snack and physical / play activities
  • Class assembly: here the children say good morning to staff and to each other and prepare for the school day by creating a visual timetable or schedule
  • Work time: a range of exciting and motivational learning activities are provided covering all areas of the curriculum, including reading, writing and mathematics
  • Snack: children work on their expressive communication targets in order to request favoured food and drink
  • Outdoor play: children and staff will be suitably clothed in order to experience all weather conditions and explore our fantastic outdoor learning resources
  • Work time: individual and small group activities
  • Dinner preparation: washing hands and handing out aprons to peers before singing the dinnertime song
  • Outdoor play – weather permitting.

Afternoon Session

  • Class assembly
  • Topic work – cooking, art, music etc
  • P.E
  • Toilet time
  • Going home routine
  • 3:00 pm end of the day