Overton recreation centre’s main room is light and airy with low windows allowing children to look out over the playing fields. We have immediate access to a safe enclosed grass area for children to play and learn in, with it’s own small garden. The room is divided into different areas of learning with creative activities available every day including painting, collage, sewing, flower arranging and play-dough. During the course of the morning children ‘work’ as individuals, in small groups and whole group activities, for music, gym, project and science based activities.During our group activities we have been out for walks, visited the local green grocer to look at and buy fruit and vegetables, which we then cooked or pre-pared for break. Floating and sinking experiments produced some unexpected results which we were able to record. Planting seeds and watching them grow is enjoyed by all the children who are then responsible for the upkeep of our garden.
“Children’s behaviour is exemplary. They know what is expected of them and benefit from the good role models provided by the staff”
“The leadership and management is outstanding. The success of the setting is the strong relationship between the owner and manager.” Ofsted Nov 2005.
After only 11 months our Ofsted inspection resulted in an overall ‘Good’ with 3 areas outstanding. A copy of this report is available.