The timetables below will give you an idea of what to expect at one of our sessions.
We run daily morning sessions (term time only) for all children 9:15am until 12:15pm.
Rising 5’s runs from 12:15pm until 3:15pm on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
We open in line with Doveridge Primary School and are therefore closed during their holidays and inset days.
Sample Daily Timetable
| 9:15am | Children arrive, hang up their coat and settle in. Free play – children are encouraged to request their favourite activities |
| 10:00am | Registration and circle time |
| 10:15am | Free play with focused activities influenced by individual needs and ongoing observations |
| 10:35am | Music time |
| 10:45am | Snack time and Tidy Up time |
| 11:15am | Outside play |
| 12 noon | Story time |
| 12:15pm | Home time or Lunch time |
Sample Rising 5’s Timetable with visit to Doveridge Primary School
| 12:15pm | Lunch time – children arrive if not attended morning session |
| 12:35pm | Free play |
| 1:10pm | Circle time |
| 1:15pm | Walk to Doveridge Primary School, engaging in a weekly activity eg. road safety or listening to sounds in the environment, common numbers, etc. |
| 1:25pm | Registration and Music time at Doveridge Primary School |
| 1:45pm | Free play and specific activities to focus on individual children’s next steps, or weekly focus |
| 2:15pm | Tidy up time and drink/snack time |
| 2:20pm | Outdoor play time in line with Doveridge School playtime. The children are in a safe, enclosed area. Outdoor play including focussed activities |
| 3:00pm | Story time |
| 3:15pm | Home time. The Rising 5’s children will be accompanied by a member of staff and handed to their parent/carer outside. Please wait outside at Doveridge Primary School gate |
Sample Rising 5’s Timetable
| 12.15pm | Lunch Time – Children Arrive if not attended morning session. |
| 12.35pm | Free Play |
| 1pm | Circle time |
| 1.10pm | Free play, plus specific activities to focus on individual children’s next steps or a weekly focus |
| 1:30pm | Music Time |
| 1.40pm | Free play, plus specific activities to focus on individual children’s next steps or a weekly focus |
| 2:10pm | Tidy up time and Drink/Snack Time |
| 2:20pm | Outdoor Play including focused activities |
| 3:00pm | Story and song time |
| 3:15pm | Home time. |
Drinks and Snacks
Fresh drinking water is always available and milk is provided during morning snack time.
The daily snack menu is displayed in the foyer and we try to ensure a healthy balanced mix is offered. If your child has any dietary requirements please let us know so we can accommodate them.
