What we do Our routine of the morning is flexible when necessary e.g. special occasions, weather etc. (for outdoor play), and activities instigated by the children.  The following information is a rough guide for the routine of the morning. 9.15 – 9.30  Greetings and parent and staff interaction. 9.30 – 10.00  Register, news time, story time, weather, days of the week, weekly letter and counting tin and any other group activities. 10.00 – 10.45  Topic work, creative work, free play, early learning and outdoor play if possible. 10.45 to 11.00  Tidy up time, (children and adults), books in the book corner whilst adults clean tables and prepare for snack.  Hand washing. 11.00 to 11.15  Snack time. 11.15 to 11.45  Song time, music and movement, indoors or outdoors depending on weather, or physical play with bicycles, cars etc. or balls, hoops and large play equipment. 11.45  Parents/carers collect children. The afternoon routine will also be as above. Note: As a requirement of OFSTED, staff will make regular observations of all the children during the pre-school session