Open 8am - 6pm, 47 weeks a year
Wentworth Drive, Bedford. MK41 8QA
Open 8am - 6pm, 47 weeks a year
Wentworth Drive, Bedford. MK41 8QA
Bluebell Room
3 to 4 years old
Preparing for the next step
Getting ready for big school
This is the room that starts to get the children ready for big school.
Bluebells 1 & 2 consists of two small groups starting at around 3 years old (some may start a bit younger than this).
Children in both Bluebell rooms are progressing towards "Big School" and many activities are designed to help them prepare for this transition.
The emphasis is still learning through play, not classroom teaching. Interesting and stimulating activities are planned around their interests and to prepare them for the future.
Activities are based around the EYFS curriculum and circle time with a brief register helps to settle and calm.
It is not necessary for a child to be able to write their own name by the time they start big school. Instead we encourage mark making in a variety of forms and perform activities which help develop the fine motor skills which are necessary for holding a pencil.
Children in Bluebells can bring a packed lunch or have a preschool lunch (booked in advance), if they attend over lunch time. Breakfast, snacks and cooked tea are provided.
Growing Independence
Allowing the children to grow in independence, the team encourage independent dressing, toileting and eating.
Learning Through Play
The emphasis is still learning through play, not classroom teaching.
Building Fine Motor Skills
We encourage mark making in a variety of forms and activities which help develop the fine motor skills necessary for holding a pencil.
Supporting School Transitions
The team has excellent relationships with our feeder primary schools and works to support children and their families through this transition.
