About the Pre-School The Pre-School is situated in a purpose built building in the grounds of The Ryde School.  The classroom has its own entrance and is self-contained.  It has its own toilets and washbasins and its own area for coats and bags.  We use the same equipment as the Nursery class; this includes the adventure playground, outdoor facilities and outdoor equipment such as tricycles and bicycles.  The outdoor facilities include a fenced area for play and a garden for growing plants and vegetables in, (we incorporate gardening in our curriculum as it helps the children become aware of the natural world and environment).  We are also able to use part of the school playground.  This is particularly useful for riding tricycles etc. and also during the winter when we are unable to use the grass, as it is too muddy!

Our Aims and Objectives

At the Ryde Pre-School we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum incorporating active learning and first hand experiences.  We aim to stimulate the children and to extend their learning and experience by using a range of material and equipment in planned and progressive ways, which advances their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. 

We follow the legal requirements, Statutory Framework and guidelines in the Early Years Foundation Stage and take into account the Governments Green Paper “Every Child Matters” and the Five Outcomes for Children.  Our practice also incorporates the High/Scope Key Principles.

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