Children move into the Sweetpeas room around two and a half years of age, continuing their early education and development with a staffing ratio of 1:5. Like the Daisies, each child is supported by a key person who creates individualised plans and closely monitors their progress.

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The Sweetpeas room is designed with a spacious carpeted area for quiet activities, imaginative play, and self-directed exploration, along with a dedicated floor space for messy activities and mealtimes. Children have continuous access to a variety of resources, enabling them to make choices about their play, supported by adult-led activities that are carefully planned to support development across all seven EYFS learning areas.

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Daily routines incorporate thematic activities that promote learning through play, alongside daily outdoor play sessions that enhance physical development and encourage exploration of the natural environment.

 

Easily accessible toileting and changing facilities support the children’s growing independence and personal care skills. The Sweetpeas room also offers opportunities for local outings, contingent on suitable weather and staffing levels, with parental consent required. These excursions are designed to enrich the children’s experiences and social development within their community.

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Parents receive online daily feedback about their child’s day, along with frequent observations and photographs documenting progress. Regular developmental reports are shared, and parents are invited to be actively involved in setting future learning goals.

 

Children in the Sweetpeas room also participate in the two-year developmental review, providing a collaborative opportunity for parents and professionals to ensure all children are developing well and meeting expected milestones.