This is an opportunity for children to focus on key skills needed for the foundation phase. For example we practice putting coats/shoes/clothes on and off, becoming independent with activities and communicating confidently to adults/peers. We work in partnership with surrounding schools to ensure our school leavers have a smooth transition.
Children have the opportunity to visit Petworth House, our local Residential Home. We also take small groups of children to the local shop for things such as kitchen roll/bin bags/supplies that we may have run out of. We let the children handle real money and talk to shop workers. This will assist children in learning about money and the environment around them.
Children each week have the opportunity to take part in experimenting with different textures, smells and making an end product to take home and try!