NEXT STEPS Prep School Ages 5-11

Why Littlegates?

In recent years the Government has called for more formal, structured learning in England's nurseries and playgroups and advocated schools as the best place for this. This is because it offers a head-start to a child's formal education and, with seamless transition, it provides an excellent platform into Reception and Year 1.

How To Apply

Wraparound Care

Children in Pre-Reception are eligible to attend Earlybirds & Sundowners before and after school care. No pre-booking is required. They can undertake a variety of activities such as reading, various games, arts and crafts and dressing up.

Earlybirds

Daily 7.30am – 8.30am
Supervised breakfast available.

Sundowners

Daily 3.00pm – 6.00pm
A light tea is provided in the dining room at 4.00pm

Pupils will be signed in when they arrive, and parents or nominated carers are asked to sign them out when they leave. This is essential in case of fire or accident.

 

Please click here for more information including costs.

A Day in the life of ...

Ethan in Early Years

8:25am

Mummy drops me off at Littlegates in the morning. I put my name card up and unpack my belongings for the day ahead. Miss Ellison rings the bell which means it’s time to take the register.

9.00am

My favourite time of the day is when Miss Ellison chooses a ‘star helper’. You have to be really good and say good morning to the teacher each day. You get to wear a medal!

11.30am

At 11.30am we wash our hands ready for lunch in the dining room. We all walk there together as a class. I love lunchtime as I get to choose the food I like and sit with my friends. My favourite lunch is fish and chips.

12.45pm

After our phonics lesson we go to the big field where I play games with my friends, I get to see the older children too. We play on the bars and play hide and seek.

2.00pm

On a Friday afternoon we all go outside for Forest Friday. I love this time and we go outside even when it is raining! We go and hunt for the Gruffalo. Today I'm making a gruffalo face out of sticks and stones.

3.00pm

At 3 o’clock we get ready for home time. Sometimes I go to Sundowners. I love playing with my friends.

What's happening in Littlegates?

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