Pre School 2-4 Y
Wraparound care 2-11 Y
Holiday Club 2-11 Y
About us
Following the EYFS framework, our curriculum focuses on discovery & exploration. Through teacher directed & child led activities, children develop the characteristics of effective learning and become confident, active and independent learners. We create a personalised and tailored curriculum through exploring our individual children's interests
Our beautiful eco buildings are designed and built in the UK using only the highest quality sustainable materials. The carefully planned spaces encourage children to explore new ways of learning and thinking, with indoor and outdoor environments. Children spend time playing in areas which enable them to develop their skills.
Our curriculum is underpinned by the characteristics of effective learning and is based on seven areas of learning and development: Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the world and Expressive Arts and Design.
We work towards the Early Learning Goals set out in the EYFS framework, which summarise the knowledge and skills that all children should have gained by the end of their Reception year.
Our setting hours mirror the school day, opening 9am-3pm.
Your On-Site
School Partnership
with
Ark Childcare
Interest in Early Learning- working together on structure & routine to prepare children for school life
Increased school admissions for Reception children
Parents have more access to government funded childcare hours
Consistency with social and emotional skills
Wraparound Care (or overflow) - helping parents getting into work, benefiting the local community & local economy
Familiarity and seamless transition for both pupils and parents
Our Pre School & Wraparound Care Provision
Bears 2-3 Years
A typical day might look like...
9am-10am - we enjoy free play such as outdoor play, den building, playing in the mud kitchen, making potions in the water tray with shampoo & shower gels, making our own play-dough with different herbs and spices to explore scents..
10am-10.15am - a healthy snack like apple, cucumber, melon, hummus
10.15am-11.15am - activities such as a Duo-lingo French session, junk modelling, crafts, collage making, obstacle course making for our ride ons, treasure hunting in the woodland, music, dancing, parachute games, reading, drawing
11.15am-12pm - lunchtime
12pm-1pm/2pm - nap time
2pm-3pm - activities such as baking, number & shape hunting around the room, relaxation time with yoga/mindfulness, warm snuggly story time under a blanket with warm milk
Cubs 3-4 Years
A typical day might look like...
9am-9.45am - free play/activities. We enjoy investigation activities such as buried magnetic/non magnetic items in sand using big magnets, using real tools and hammers to create bug houses.
9.45am-10am - Phonics. Phonics games include looking for items around the room that begin with a certain sound.
10am-10.15am - a healthy snack like apple, cucumber, melon, hummus
10.15am-11.15am - our Duo-lingo French lesson, an outdoor walk/play, nature hunts looking for specific plants or animals, den building outside and enjoy planting and growing activities in our planters
11.15am-12pm - lunchtime
12pm-1pm - free play/activities. We choose our own resources and enjoy painting, creative activities such as collage making, cutting/junk modelling, sand and water trays.
1pm-2pm - free play/activities such as dress up/role play, reading stories, an outdoor walk, play football and rugby, play on the ride ons
2pm-3pm - activities such as relaxation time with yoga/mindfulness, warm snuggly story time under a blanket with warm milk
Owls Wraparound 2-11 Years
A typical day might look like...
Before school 7.30am-9am
7.30am-8am - breakfast including cereal, toast and fresh fruit
8am-9am - a variety of fun activities and games which complement the school curriculum
After school 3.15pm-6pm
3.15pm-4pm - a healthy snack like hummus, breadsticks, fresh fruit, veg sticks
4pm-5.30pm - a variety of engaging
and age-appropriate activities that complement the school curriculum, while ensuring the children can relax and wind down after a busy school day.
5.30pm-6pm - a choice of relaxing on the beanbags with a movie
Our Ark CC Holiday Club Provision
Monday - Friday
9am-5pm
A typical week might look like...
2-4 Years - The Ark CC Building
Reception-Year 6 - The School Hall
Mon - Sports Day
Tue - Pirate Treasure Hunt
Wed - Giant Craft - Build a Zoo
Thu - Giant Games Tournament
Fri - Drama & Theatre Skills (Production at 4.30pm)
We have a main themed activity each after lunch! The day is free choice, so whether your little ones wants to join in on the themed activity of the day, or... play football, dress up carry on with crafts, quite time reading...it’s totally up to them! We’ll have plenty to keep them happy and entertained!
Children are required to bring Water and a Packed Lunch & Healthy Snacks
The types of things we’ll have on offer...
Den building
Mud Kitchen
Sensory Play-Dough
Junk Modelling
Crafts
Dancing Competition
Parachute Games
Nature Drawing
Story Time
Bug House Building
Yoga/Mindfulness
See what our
parents & partners schools have to say...
"When I visited Ark, I was blown away by the caring and friendly welcome I received. Seeing how my daughter was valued, appreciated and cared for, so well by the wonderful staff made me so grateful as a parent.
- Helen, George’s Mum
"Seeing the professionalism and dedication from the Ark team, and the passion for providing such a wonderful setting for the children is a joy. Ark are truly a valued extension to our school.
- Mrs Brown, Headteacher
Contact us
07500807013
