I've been viewing infant schools as my DS is due to start reception in September 2020. I've been to three different ones in my catchment. Today I saw a school two reception classes, with the doors open into a very small playground just for that year, with some climbing kit. Kids all over it and very few in the class rooms. It apparently wasn't official break time. One TA out there, but it must of been 40 kids.
The first school I visited children were engaged in a group activity with the teacher & TA. Relatively under control a few stragglers at the back.
The first school I went to it was an evening session, but they said they had a freeflow outdoors policy and would come find children if they needed to sit with them for some work. I don't know what I'm suppose to be looking for. Is this freeflow a thing? Do they just do what they want most of the time and no sitting for lessons? I think they are very young for formal
Education at 4, but how do I know if it's a good school. Btw all 3 have a good from Ofsted if that means anything.
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Is freeflow reception the thing ?
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lookingfortreasure · 15/10/2019 21:43
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