They look at, and contrast, the detail of objects with magnifying glasses. In worthwhile topic work, they learn about the ways of life and culture in various countries. Work on festivals such as the Chinese New Year, Christmas, Easter, Diwali and Hanukkah are usefully included in the programme. Productive opportunities are available for children to design and make things in collage-making and modelling. Insufficient access is available for them to use information technology and to find out about its uses.
Appropriate attention is paid to developing their awareness of the passage of time.
Physical development Children are progressing well towards the early learning goals in this area. The use of large apparatus such as a scrambling tunnel, climbing frame and balancing beam, improves their physical control and confidence. As they use wheeled toys such as tricycles, they become increasingly aware of the importance of space both for themselves and for others. Their sense of rhythm is improved in movement activities as they respond to the music played to them. Good scope is available outdoors for them to run, jump, hop and participate in other physical activities.