School Governor Mark Smith, known as Sergeant Smith outside of school, visited Playgroup on Monday to talk to the children about what policemen do.  He explained “I sometimes help people when they’re lost or in trouble.”  He then went on to explain “but if someone is naughty then I must arrest them and take them to the police station.”  Mark then went on to show the children all the equipment he has to carry with him – a torch, a baton, walkie-talkie, high vis jacket, hat and handcuffs.  Although the children were too shy to ask any questions, when Sergeant Smith asked a question the children gave some great answers!  Welll done boys & girls!

Well, what haven’t we got for the children to explore and learn about this half term?! With three very special festivals taking place over the coming weeks – Diwali, Hanukkah and Christmas – the children will have plenty of natural opportunities to be introduced to different cultures from around the world. Whether the children will be exploring maps and globes, making diya candles or decorating stars of David, everyone will have the chance to show an interest in the world around them and remember and talk about significant events in their own experiences.

Main Links To The EYFS

• Communities – is about how children begin to know about their own and other people’s cultures in order to understand and celebrate the similarities and differences between them in a diverse society
• Time – is about how children find out about past and present events relevant to their own lives or those of their families.
• Place – is about how children become aware of and interested in the natural world and find out about their local area, knowing what they like and dislike about it.