EYFS Daily Routines
Due COVID-19 restriction and social distancing the school is currently operating a staggered timetable so the information on this page maybe not applicable.
For more information please contact the school office.
This is the daily routine of a normal day in our Early Years Foundation Stage, but every day can be different and exciting.
| Time | Duration | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45am - 9:05am School starts at 9.00am | 20 mins | School Gate Opens Soft Opening. • Parents/Carers support the children to prepare for the day with independent tasks including sorting book bags and coats • Children self register and put their photographs on the behaviour wall • Children complete morning activity in the classroom |
| 9:05am – 9:10am | 5 mins | Welcome Time • Welcome song, register, date, news and discussions |
| 9:10am – 9:45am | 35 mins | Phonics Time • Focus adult led activity • Whole group phonics input session • Phonics groups, small group adult led learning |
| 9:45am – 10:00am | 15 mins | EYFS Playtime • Playtime on the school playground • Fruit • Track Daily Challenge (once around the school track) |
| 10:00am – 11:30am | 1 hour 30 mins | Child Initiated Learning / Focus Time • Maths or English focused input • Groups of children join adults for focus activities • Children access the continuous provision supported by adults |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | 30 mins | Story & Review Time • Tidy time • Review Learning / Story / Singing • Lunch preparation |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | 1 hour | Lunch Time • Packed lunch or hot school meals • Playtime on the school’s main playground |
| 1:00pm – 1:05pm | 5 mins | Register and Physical Skills • Register • After lunch discussion time |
| 1:05pm – 1:30pm | 25 mins | Handwriting • Motor Skills • Letter formation |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | 1 hour | Child Initiated Learning/ Focus Time • Groups of children join adults for focus activities • Children access the continuous provision supported by adults |
| 2:30pm – 3:15pm | 45 mins | Story & Review Time • Tidy time • Review Learning / Story / Singing |
| 3:15pm - 3:30pm Gates open at 3:15pm | 15 mins | Home Time • Prepare for home time • Parents/Carers collect children from the Foundation Stage playground |
Snack Time
Snack is available for the children during the day this includes:
- Carton of fresh milk
- Water
- Selection of fruit and vegetables – carrots, apples, bananas, pears, oranges, raisins, etc.
Children can also bring a water bottle to keep in the classroom during the school day.