Frequently asked questions

Clothes
Your child will be exploring with paint, glue, clay and other ‘messy play’ materials. They will also be moving between indoor and outdoor experiences throughout the session. In light of this please choose clothes with the following in mind;

• Sleeves that can be pulled up easily i.e. not tight or with buttons, will help avoid wet or paint covered clothes.

• Comfortable shoes are important too as your child will be running, jumping and climbing. Fashion shoes or flip-flop style sandals are not suitable and can be dangerous.

• If your child wears boots in wet weather, please send a pair of indoor shoes in a bag so that s/he can change.

Every child has their own peg to hang their outdoor clothes on, but things inevitably can get muddled or mislaid. Please mark your child’s name in gloves, scarves, hats, boots and coats.

This will help us save a great deal of time in searching for lost clothes! Thank you.

Sun Protection
In order to protect children on hot summer day’s vulnerable areas such as shoulders and backs need to be covered. In addition please ensure you have put sun cream on your child prior to them arriving at school. Staff will apply sun cream when necessary once a permission slip has been completed by parents and carers. We keep a supply of hats for the children to wear outside in sunny weather, and ensure that children play in the shade as much as possible, and keep hydrated.

Snacks and Drinks
We do not allow sweets, snacks or drinks in the School as they are so bad for children’s teeth, can cause arguments, and can cause allergic reactions to other children. Please ensure there are no snacks or drinks in your children’s bags. Staff plan healthy snack experiences, and ensure water and milk is available throughout the session. In this way we can monitor what children are eating and drinking and can ensure children are safe.

The School has achieved the Wandsworth Healthy School Award and with this in mind, we ask parents to refrain from sending in cake or sweets to celebrate birthdays. However, healthier options such as fruit are supported.

Toys
If possible please discourage your child from bringing toys as they cause ownership disputes and can easily get lost. However, if your child is really excited about something they have experienced it can be a great opportunity to extend their learning in school. Speak to staff at the start of the session about how your child can best share their interests.