Structure of a day in The Harbour

When children first join the Harbour, their day will be determined by their individual need, and a staggered start may be appropriate in some cases.

The Harbour will open at 8.45am for a 9.00am start. The children will be greeted by their key worker and welcomed into the Nurture Room. The children will be shown a visual timetable of the day and have opportunities to share how they are feeling.

A typical morning might include:

• A communal breakfast
• Individual activities working on specific targets
• Outdoor activities
• Structured ‘choosing’ activities and sensory play
• Reflection time

Lunchtime will take place at 11.45-12.45pm, and will initially be in the Harbour. 

A typical afternoon might include:

• Forest School /P.E
• Sharing activities
• Arts/crafts/cooking
• Opportunities to work with peers from mainstream classrooms
• Story time

A day in the Harbour ends at 3.05pm, where children will be supported with gathering their belongings and ending the day with positive reflection time. A home school communication book will be used for all children to enable open dialogue with parents/carers. Each day is highly structured, the aim being that our Harbour children gain the skills needed to access a mainstream classroom over time.