Tigger's Tots

Led by the Deputy Nursery Manager, qualified Nursery Practitioners, care for 20 Children aged 2 to 2 ½ years. The environment is designed to encourage social skills and stimulate the enquiring mind. Within this room there are facilities for the children to experience water, sand and messy play to encourage creative skills. Construction toys develop fine, manipulative skills. There is a Home Corner for role play and a quiet corner for books.  Each toddler’s needs are individually catered for within the routine of the room; if your child’s routine differs from ours please inform a member of staff and we will accommodate this.  

 Outdoor play  

The secure, outdoor play area is reached  from this room and has a climbing frame, bikes and other equipment suitable for the age range. This area is divided from the other play areas by small, wooden fencing. Whilst this maintains the safety of the younger children, they can still socialise with other age groups.  

Led by the Nursery Manager, qualified Nursery Practitioners care for up to 32 children aged 3-5 years ready to learn in a more structured environment. This prepares them for the transition to school. Emphasis is on improving social, independence and early writing skills. These children will be joined by children up to 8 years old after school and during the school holidays. All work is planned to relate to The Early Years’ Foundation Stage, Every Child Matters. All activities are adapted to each child’s ability to ensure continuous progress. Within this room there are facilities for the children to experience enhanced water, sand, painting and collage work. Messy play, e.g. finger painting, bubble painting, etc encourages creative skills. Free choice is available for all mark-making materials, e.g. crayons, pencils, etc. Smaller construction toys and graded jigsaws improve fine, manipulative skills. A corner for stories and books provides a tranquil area. A themed Home Corner provides role play opportunities. A computer is available with programs suitable for the age range. Each child’s needs are individually catered for within the routine of the room. 

Outdoor play 

The secure, outdoor play area is reached from this room. This has a climbing frame, bikes and other equipment suitable for the age range. Balls and bean bags are used to encourage hand-eye co-ordination. This area is divided from the other play areas by small wooden fencing. A small section of garden will provide opportunities for early growing skills.