Extra Curriculum
We have incorporated the talents of two local professional young men into our weekly curriculum to deliver a Mini Football programme and a Drama session. This provides positive male role models for the children. We have also introduced weekly Forest School sessions.
Football
Mini Football has been set up to provide a coaching service for children of young ages. From our research we came to a conclusion and understanding that not enough activity and sport has been set up for 2-6 year old children. Our philosophy is for the children to have fun whilst learning and developing. We understand the best way for children to discover their talents is for them to enjoy themselves at the same time as learning, so we promote a lively and fun atmosphere, where not only the children enjoy themselves but also the coaches and parents do too.
Drama with Arnie Hewitt
Arnie is a drama teacher who specialises in working with young people. He has worked with companies such as Theatre Centre and Merseyside Young People’s Theatre, all of whom share a common goal of producing exciting, dynamic, and challenging work. He works closely with staff to deliver lesson-related activities that encourage role play and help boost children’s confidence.
Forest School
Forest School was introduced into our curriculum in September 2015. Since then, all children have benefited from regular visits to local forests and green spaces.
King Square Nursery is situated in the London Borough of Islington, beneath a high rise block of flats. Many of our children and families live in flats and do not have access to garden spaces. This has been a key reason for introducing Forest School, as many families have limited opportunities to access natural environments.
Forest School sessions encourage children to be physically active, helping to build stamina and resilience over time. These experiences also support the development of healthier lifestyles, with children often encouraging their families to visit woodlands and green spaces outside of nursery hours.
As children grow in confidence and self esteem, Forest School has a positive impact on their emotional and mental wellbeing.
Link to Mayor of London page for the Forest School Case Study
Library Visit
Every other Wednesday, the library visits the nursery for story time, and on Fridays we visit the library for stories and tales.