Diary & Routine
Opening times
Term time only
Monday - Friday
9am - 3pm
Term dates
Academic year: 2025/26
Term 1
Start: Monday 1st September 2025
End: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Start: Monday 3rd November 2025
End: Friday 19th Dec 2025
Term 2
Start: Tuesday 6th Jan 2026
End: Friday 13th February 2026
Start: Monday 23rd February 2026
End: Friday 27th March 2026
Term 3
Start: Monday 13th April 2026
End: Friday 22nd May 2026
Start: Monday 1st June 2026
End: Thursday 16th July 2026
Daily routine
Arrival time
8:50 - 9:00
Parents can drop off their children at their own convenience between.
Settling in
9:00 - 9:15
Children have access to toys and activities on arrival, to encourage settling in.
Gather time
9:15
Children and staff come together to talk about the day ahead and share ideas and possibilities.
Free play
9:40 - 11:30
Children can independently access toys and activities for an extended period of time. Research has proven that children are more engaged and motivated to learn when using their own experiences and interests to lead their play.
Snack time
9:40 - 10:30
Children have free access to a fresh and healthy snacks during this time. This enables them to make their own decisions, avoiding disruption of play.
Storytelling/rhyme time
11:30 - 12:00
Children are encouraged to help tidy up. This is followed by either a story or songs and nursery rhymes on the carpet.
Lunch time
12:00 - 13:00
Children and staff sit together to eat lunch. Children can bring a packed lunch or alternatively order a cooked meal from Lataca Catering (providers of Nursteed School lunches).
Free play
13:00 - 14:30
Free play commences with an option of an afternoon snack.
Storytelling/rhyme time
14:30
Children are encouraged to help tidy up. This is followed by either a story or songs and nursery rhymes on the carpet.
Home time
15:00
Questions?
If you have any questions about Term dates or our daily routine please don’t hesitate to contact us.