Diary & Routine
Opening times
Term time only
Monday - Friday
9am - 3pm
Term dates
Academic year: 2026/27
Term 1
Start: Tuesday 1st September 2026
End: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Start: Monday 2nd November 2026
End: Friday 18th Dec 2026
Term 2
Start: Monday 4th Jan 2027
End: Friday 12th February 2027
Start: Monday 22nd February 2027
End: Thursday 25th March 2027
Term 3
Start: Monday 12th April 2026
End: Friday 28th May 2027
Start: Monday 7th June 2027
End: Friday 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.