Wraparound Care: Early Years - Gateways School

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. Our outstanding Early Years provision was recently recognised at the Nursery World Awards where Gateways School were awarded the 'Best Early Years provision in school'.

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 is served between 7.30am – 8am. Pupils in Earlybirds who wish to have breakfast will have their breakfast taken to them in Littlegates.

Sundowners

Daily 3.00pm – 6.00pm
A light tea is provided at around 4.15pm

Pupils will be signed in and out of Sundowners by a member of staff.  Parents and guardians are requested to inform school via email if anyone other than themselves is collecting their child/ren.

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A Day in the life of ...

Luca in Early Years

8:20am

Mummy and daddy drop me off at Littlegates in the morning. I put my name card up and unpack my belongings for the day ahead. Mrs Watford rings the bell at 8.40am which means it’s time to take the register and pick a star helper.

9.00am

We start the day with our phonics lessons. We learn a new sound each day; Mrs Watford teaches me new sounds and I learn to write words. My favourite part is completing the workbook.

11.00am

At 11 o'clock we go to the field for break time. I get to play on the equipment with my friends and I also get to see my year 5 buddy. I like playing basketball with my friends.

12.00pm

At 11.30am we have our lunch in the dining room. After lunch time we have a maths lesson; we do lots of fun activities in maths. Today we are making amounts to 5 and singing a counting song. After maths, we then go and play outside with the rest of Prep School.

1.30pm

Mrs Watford listens to me reading a book. We talk about the pictures and I read new words. I get to take the book home to read to my mummy and daddy.

2.30pm

Every week we have an art lesson. I enjoy painting, drawing and creating. We put our art work up in the classroom for everyone to see. I really enjoyed making a paper snake.

3.00pm

At 3 o’clock we get ready for home time. Today I have an after school rugby club so I get changed into my PE kit. We learn lots of new skills and I enjoy having fun with my friends.

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