 Windsor Kindergarten at St Margarets is situated in a quiet part of East Twickenham and is surrounded by tree lined roads with residential accommodation. The Kindergarten occupies several rooms in the E.T.N.A Centre and has access to an outdoor area. The nursery is close to the River Thames, Marble Hill Park and some small independent shops.
Windsor Kindergarten at St Margarets is registered by Ofsted for 40 children ages 2 to 5 years and operates five mornings per week from 9.10 to 12.20 pm in line with Richmond Upon Thames term times.
The Kindergarten layout
During the session children are encouraged to use both the indoor and outdoor areas.
The main classroom
Children can take part in a wide range of activities which help them expand their skills and knowledge. Resources are easily accessible for child-initiated play and may include:
• Art and Craft Activities  
• Block Play
• Book Corner
• Computer
• Cookery
• Construction and Investigation
• Creative Area
• Listening Corner
• Malleable Play
• Mark Making
• Musical Instruments
• Puzzles
• Role Play
• Small World
• Water Play
 A quiet/ cosy room
This room enables children to relax, play quietly or listen to stories in a smaller and more cosy environment.
 The ‘mini’ classroom
Small group work takes place in this room, for example, maths games and language activities.
The outdoor area
The outdoor area supports and extends the learning offered inside it is a place to use materials and resources in ways which are not possible indoors and above all it is a place to observe, explore and enjoy the natural world for many children playing outdoors is the best environment to develop all areas of learning and to build confidence, independence and self-esteem activities may include:
• Climbing and Balancing 
• Construction
• Digging and Planting
• Graphics
• Sand and Water
• Sharing Books
• Role Play
 Kindergarten Routine Each sessions follows a similar routine
• Welcome
• Self- Registration
• Self –chosen activities
• Carpet time – songs, rhymes, sharing our news
• Free-flow indoor and outdoor play
• Snack time (café style system)
• Story
• Home Time
On Tuesdays, children are able to participate in French lessons organised by ‘La Jolie Ronde’ with Madame Claudine.
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On Thursdays children participate in music sessions which enables them to explore their musical ability through nursery rhymes, actions songs and instruments.
Every day children are encouraged to participate in physical play. This teaches children valuable skills such as teamwork and cooperation.
Every other week we offer cooking which provides excellent opportunities for ‘hands on experience’. We usually invite parents from a range of cultural backgrounds to join in cookery activities.
This supports children’s knowledge and understanding of the world by trying out new recipes and discussing cultural similarities and differences in the preparation of food.
Each term, we go on outings to further enhance children’s learning. We might visit the local park or take a trip to see how vegetables grow at a farm.
Stay and Play Sessions The Kindergarten organises Stay and Play the term before children start at the setting and are intended to provide a gentle introduction to the nursery. Parents/carers stay with the children during these sessions and are encouraged to share children’s play and join in with activities such as music, story and circle times.
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