A Typical Day in the Junior Department
The Junior Department Day is structured to combine formal learning, child-initiated activities linked to the curriculum, and specialist teaching for Performing Arts (Music and Drama), PE, Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish), and Forest School.
Children may arrive at School from 0800 (or 0730 if they are going to Breakfast Club), and the School day finishes at 1530 although After School Care is available until 1800.
Please see below for a broad outline of a daily timetable.
| Time | Reception | Year 1 and 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0730-0800 | Optional Breakfast (extra charge) | |
| 0800 | Doors Open in the Junior Department | |
| 0825 | Registration | |
| 0830 | Assembly or Morning Activities | |
| 0900 | Form Teacher-led lesson (including Maths, Phonics, Literacy) and child-initiated activities | Form Teacher-led lessons: Phonics / English / Maths |
| 1000 | Fruit snack and break time | |
| 1030 | Form Teacher-led lesson (including Maths, Phonics, Literacy) and child-initiated activities | Form Teacher-led lessons: Phonics / English / Maths |
| 1200 | Lunchtime in the Junior Department Hall | Lunchtime in the Main Dining Room |
| 1230 | Outdoor Playtime | |
| 1300 | Timetabled sessions with subject specialists / Form Teachers led lessons / Child-initiated learning opportunities | Academic or Cocurricular lessons / Timetabled sessions with subject specialists |
| 1400 | Afternoon Snack and Break | Snack in Form Rooms |
| 1415 | Timetabled sessions with subject specialists / Form Teachers led lessons / Child-initiated learning opportunities | Academic or Cocurricular lessons / Timetabled sessions with subject specialists |
| 1530 | End of School Day | |
| 1540 | Optional After School Clubs and Activities | |
| 1700-1800 | Optional Late Stay | |
"Pupils are highly effective communicators, developing their skills rapidly from the earliest age. They speak eloquently and listen attentively to their teachers and classmates"
"We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the exceptional start that Edge Grove has provided for our daughter. The nurturing environment and the dedication of the staff have been pivotal in her early years of education, and for that, we are immensely thankful."
