Woolpit Arc

Woolpit Arc Welcome to Woolpit Arc, an all-round childcare centre for children from 2 to 11 year olds. We also run a Holiday Club. Our website is www.woolpitarc.org

We provide high quality childcare services for children aged 2-11 years in our purpose built building situated in the grounds of Woolpit Primary School. We provide Breakfast Club from 8am, Pre-School between 9am and 3pm and After School Club until 6pm.

📚World book day at the arc 📚The children all loved dressing up today as lots of different characters! We looked at diffe...
05/03/2026

📚World book day at the arc 📚

The children all loved dressing up today as lots of different characters! We looked at different story books including the arcs favourite: the gruffalo 📕

What lovely weather we have had! ☀️The children have been loving the dinosaur game! This game is similar to IT but the p...
05/03/2026

What lovely weather we have had! ☀️
The children have been loving the dinosaur game! This game is similar to IT but the person tagging is a dinosaur!
This activity promoted great physical development, social skills and speech and language development!
🦖physical development- this activity primarily promotes gross motor skills, by running around and crawling through the tunnels hiding, this meant the children where able to expland their larger muscles in there bodies!
🦖PSE- in particular social skills- this activity allowed the children to not only work in a team to avoid the dinosaur but also show great turn taking skills and patient skills!
🦖speech and language development- the children throughout this activity would shout lots of words that they may not be able to say in indoor environments such as; run and faster. Listening to all there friends speaking could also encourage another child’s development further. This was also great for the children to practice turn taking with speech and listening skills.

Well done everyone what fun we have had enjoying the sunshine!

A quick reminder!This Thursday is world book day at the arc- all children that attend on the Thursday are welcome to dre...
04/03/2026

A quick reminder!

This Thursday is world book day at the arc- all children that attend on the Thursday are welcome to dress up as a character from their favourite book! We look foward to see your creations 😊

We will also be hosting a pre loved book sale, on collection times📚

Please see the official website for some more details and competitions!
https://www.worldbookday.com/

Last week the children at woolpit arc learnt all about Chinese new year 🧧 we explored lots of activities over the week f...
03/03/2026

Last week the children at woolpit arc learnt all about Chinese new year 🧧 we explored lots of activities over the week focusing on multiple different areas within the EYFS, including but not limited too:
🇨🇳PSE- Learning about Chinese New Year helps children develop respect for different cultures, traditions and beliefs. The activities that the children participated in involve turn taking skills and small group learning.
🇨🇳communication and language- Children are introduced to new vocabulary such as “festival,” “lunar,” and the names of animals from the Chinese zodiac. Listening to stories about the New Year and discussing traditions enhances speaking and listening skills.
🇨🇳understanding the world- the children learnt about cultural celebrations beyond their own experiences. Exploring china, comparing traditions, and discussing similarities and differences helps build cultural awareness and curiosity about the wider world.
🇨🇳expressive arts and design- this allowed the children’s imagination, creativity and fine motor skills to flourish.
🇨🇳mathematics- using the different Chinese new year themed worksheets allowed the children to explore numbers through counting, writing and number recognition.
🇨🇳literacy- looking through and reading all of the Chinese new year books build early literacy skills for example the child is able to learn how to read a book correctly.

What great fun we had! 🐉

Tash has been super busy making a behavioural reflection board and a space for a visual routine! 🌈A behaviour reflection...
19/02/2026

Tash has been super busy making a behavioural reflection board and a space for a visual routine!

🌈A behaviour reflection board is highly beneficial in a preschool setting because it supports young children in developing early self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social skills. At this stage of development, children are still learning how to recognise their feelings and understand how their actions affect others. A reflection board provides a simple, visual way for them to pause, think about their behaviour, and identify more positive choices.
The board will encourage children to talk about what happened, how they felt, and how they can make better choices next time. This helps build empathy, responsibility, and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.
Additionally, a behaviour reflection board creates consistency within the classroom. Clear expectations and visual prompts help children understand boundaries and routines, which increases their sense of security. When children feel safe and supported, they are more likely to engage positively with peers and adults, contributing to a calm, respectful learning environment.
☀️all children will start the day on the rainbow, if your child gets moved to the shooting star this means they have gone above and beyond throughout the day! The storm cloud is a visual reflection for the child to see they need to think about their actions- adult support will be given for this, so they can come up with some ideas on how to get back to the rainbow!
☁️all parents/ carers should have had a email regarding the board further- please feel free to reach out if you have any questions:)

🌈 A visual routine board is important in preschool settings because it helps young children understand and anticipate what will happen throughout the day. At this stage, many children are still developing language and memory skills, so having clear visual cues supports their understanding and reduces confusion.
Visual routines provide structure and predictability, which helps children feel safe and secure in their environment. When children know what to expect next, transitions between activities become smoother, and anxiety or challenging behaviours are often reduced.
Additionally, a visual routine board promotes independence- Children can refer to the board themselves to see what comes next, encouraging confidence and responsibility.

Pancake day/ shrove Tuesday fun! What a fun, busy day the arc had! The children all enjoyed making pancakes as a group a...
19/02/2026

Pancake day/ shrove Tuesday fun!

What a fun, busy day the arc had! The children all enjoyed making pancakes as a group and painting their own pancakes, we also had play dough stations where the children could get crafty making more pancakes! Some of the children even practiced flipping their own pancakes showing of their great skills!
Learning about shrove Tuesday and baking these pancakes positivity impact the bellow areas related in the EYFS framework:

🥞 personal, social and emotional- Making pancakes together fosters teamwork, turn-taking, and sharing skills. The Children felt proud of contributing to a group activity, which boosts self-esteem and confidence. choosing their own toppings supports independence and resilience. Celebrating together also builds a sense of community and inclusion.
🥞communication and language- Pancake making provides excellent opportunities for discussion. The Children learnt new vocabulary such as ingredients, mixture,flip, and frying pan.
🥞 physical development-The activity strengthens both fine and gross motor skills. Stirring, shanking, squeezing, scooping, and spreading toppings develop hand-eye coordination and muscle control. When the children flipped the pancakes this further enhanced coordination and balance.
🥞 mathematics- Pancake Day naturally incorporates early maths skills. The Children had the opportunity to count spoonfuls, compare sizes, discuss quantities (more/less), and explore shapes ie the pancake is circular.
🥞the world and our community- Celebrating Pancake Day introduces children to cultural traditions and festivals. The children began to understand that different people celebrate different events, promoting respect and diversity.
🥞expressive arts and design- the children designed their own pancakes with the toppings, and painted pancakes throughout the day. These experiences encourage imagination and self-expression.

🗓️ we started of the week learning through Valentine’s Day activities, the children explored emotions such as love and f...
14/02/2026

🗓️ we started of the week learning through Valentine’s Day activities, the children explored emotions such as love and friendships. They shared what makes them feel these certain emotions.

This learning positively supports several areas of development within the EYFS:
❤️Personal, Social and Emotional Development – Helps children recognise and name emotions, develop empathy, build positive relationships, and understand how their actions affect others.
❤️Communication and Language – Encourages children to express their feelings, listen to others, and develop new vocabulary linked to emotions.
❤️Expressive Arts and Design – Supports creativity through making artwork.
❤️Literacy – Promotes early mark-making and writing for a purpose, such as drawing pictures to express feelings.
❤️Understanding the World – Helps children understand family relationships, friendships, and different ways people show care and affection.

🗓️On Tuesday the children explored Valentine’s themed sensory play, this provided children with hands-on opportunities to explore using their senses. These activities encouraged curiosity, investigation, and creative expression in a meaningful and engaging way.

This learning positively supports several areas of development within the EYFS:
❤️Physical Development – Strengthens fine motor skills through pouring, scooping, squeezing, and manipulating materials, supporting early writing skills.
❤️Communication and Language – Encourages children to describe textures and colours, building vocabulary and expressive language.
❤️Personal, Social and Emotional Development – Promotes confidence, independence, and turn-taking while exploring sensory materials alongside peers.
❤️Expressive Arts and Design – Supports creativity and imaginative thinking through open-ended exploration.
❤️Understanding the World – Encourages children to investigate materials, notice changes, and develop early scientific thinking skills.

We wish all the families a lovely Valentine’s Day!

Last week the children learned about emergency services, including the police, fire service, and ambulance. They explore...
13/02/2026

Last week the children learned about emergency services, including the police, fire service, and ambulance.
They explored the roles of these services, how they help people in the community, and how to stay safe in an emergency. The children also learned how and when to call 999. 📞
This learning positively supports several areas of development within the EYFS:
✨Personal, Social and Emotional Development – Builds children’s understanding of safety, responsibility, and confidence in knowing how to seek help.
✨Communication and Language – Encourages new vocabulary (e.g., emergency, firefighter, ambulance) and develops speaking and listening skills through discussions and role play.
✨Understanding the World – Helps children learn about people who help us in the community and how society works.
✨Literacy – Supports mark-making and early writing through participating in labelling worksheets and reading themed books.
✨Physical Development – Enhances fine and gross motor skills through role-play activities (e.g., dressing up)
Overall, this topic supports children’s awareness of safety, community roles, and confidence in real-life situations.

What a fun filled week we had! 😃

We have some yummy leftovers from our bake sale!😋Let us know if you would like any: 50p each!
13/02/2026

We have some yummy leftovers from our bake sale!😋
Let us know if you would like any: 50p each!

11/02/2026

We will unfortunately remain closed for the rest of the week. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused.
We will be open for Holiday Club from Monday 16th February and preschool will return as normal Monday 23rd February.

11/02/2026

Dear parents and carers,

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Woolpit Arc will be closed today.

We will update you later today to confirm if we will be open tomorrow.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Heath Road, Woolpit
Bury St. Edmunds
IP309RU

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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