Our EYFS
We aim to give every child the best possible start to their education.
This is a good school!
In April 2022 we had an Ofsted inspection that concluded that:
- There are high expectations for pupils at West Cliff
- The school is extremely inclusive and children are supported by patient, attentive and skilled staff
- Leaders develop pupils' character through programs such as 'Taming Tigers' and other activities setting personal challenges and promoting pupils' self confidence, resilience and self esteem
- The curriculum design is strong in early years with activities set up to support social interactions and language development
- The reading environment of school is motivating and displays enhance pupils' love of reading
- Leaders ensure that pupils have opportunities to engage in a wide variety of experiences outside the classroom, being a beach school is a strength of West Cliff
Our EYFS curriculum is what drives our Guppy Class and our Puffin Class and both these classes work together to follow and continue your child’s learning journey from the age of 2 years to the end of Reception where your child will be around 5 years old.
We work with children from the age of 2 until they transfer to Primary School (usually the September following their 4th birthday).
3 and 4 Year Olds:
From the start of the term following their child’s 3rd birthday they are eligible for 15 or 30 hours a week of free nursery education.
Additional sessions can be paid for if required and are available.
Sessions run between 8.45am – 11.45am and 11.45am – 2.45pm
Sessions to cover the 15 hour funding or the 30 hour funding can run between these times to suit your needs across the 5 days (with the option to extending this to 3.15pm if you have siblings in the main school).
We offer a choice of sessions, subject to availability. Parents are asked to fill in a parental agreement and choose their preferred sessions that are included within the welcome pack. Additional sessions above their funded hours can be paid for and are again subject to availability.
2 Year Olds:
We have a limited number of 2 year old places each morning session of the week. These run from 8:45am - 11:45am. If you are eligible for 2 year old funded hours then please speak to someone in the school reception. The charge for non-funded 2 year old or additional 2 year places is £15.00.
How to apply for a place
If you wish to apply for a place, simply contact the school by phone, e-mail or in person and ask for an application form.
You are welcome to look around our nursery and our school.
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