Welcome to the Vets!

At the end of last term the children in Reception voted for their next role play area. We discussed the rules of voting and how you can only vote once. The children tallied the votes and it was a close one. The Veterinary Surgery beat the Doctors by one vote!

Having chosen their favoured role play area the children were excited to see it after the holidays and couldn't wait to start playing. The children have been taking turns to take on the role of the receptionist, booking in the next appointments and recording important messages. "Hello, we don't have another appointment this morning, could you come back this afternoon please?" said Nicole.

They have also been busy looking after the animals, grooming them and helping them feel better. "This horse has hurt his leg, I think he needs a bandage" Jessica explained to Laura as they worked together at the examination table.

Role play provides children with the opportunity to develop their communication and language skills as well as to use their imagination and to play cooperatively with their peers.