| Playgroup opens | Children are welcomed at the door by a member of staff. They place their coats and bags in the designated area and complete self-registration in the room. Children are then free to play indoors with any of the prepared resources. |
| Snack time + free play | Children sit together to enjoy a healthy snack and either milk or water. The older children are encouraged to self-serve. Free play inside or outside following children’s interests supported by staff. |
| Outside time | Children participate in outside time, whether that is in the playground or out and about exploring the village. |
Lunch time | Children remain seated in the circle whilst those who are not staying for lunch are collected. Other children may arrive to join the lunch club session. Children sit together at tables and eat their packed lunches. | |
| Afternoon session begins | Some children may leave, and others arrive for the afternoon session. This is followed by free play. |
| Outside time | Children participate in outside time, whether that is in the playground or out and about exploring the village. |
| Snack time + free play | Children sit together to enjoy a healthy snack and either milk or water. The older children are encouraged to self-serve. Free play inside or outside following children’s interests supported by staff. |
| Circle time | Children sit in a circle and enjoy stories, singing, movement or ‘show and tell’. |
| Home time | Children are collected from the room and parents/carers are asked to check their child’s tray. |
