Banbury & District Community Bus Project (360G-OCF-A504162)

To help support the early years play sessions and afterschool support club that we currently offer. This grant would enable us to purchase much needed resources to facilitate new play experiences as well as replacing our much used and broken equipment. To help to stimulate the children’s learning, self-expression, communication and importantly interaction with others we would be looking to purchase: : Sensory equipment – to help develop important sensory motor skills, stimulate crucial senses, and promote sensory integration : Language & Literacy Support – this will help to build verbal skills in young children by offering playful interactive experiences. The resources will allow plenty of opportunities for speaking and listening, young children need exposure to printed materials to develop a rich understanding on how to use words correctly. : Outdoor Activities – enables children to enjoy the natural environment and learn to seek out exercise, fresh air and activity. Outdoor play develops disposition for the outdoors, for physical activity, and for care of the environment. : Early Mathematics – stimulate a natural learning for early mathematics as well as numeracy it will help develop skills to problem solving, understanding shapes and spatial awareness : Preparation and support for School Readiness – helping to teach skills e.g. toileting , dressing themselves, appropriate behaviour, confidence and self esteem, turn taking and sharing, sitting still as well as language and literacy skills. : Environment / Natural World – learning to respect and show appreciation for the natural environment, Explore living and non-living things, appreciate changes to their environment.