Reception
Westbrook Hay offers a comprehensive, balanced, and creative curriculum for our youngest learners. Alongside a structured program of study for Literacy and Mathematics, we teach children through Topics that are thoughtfully designed to be both meaningful, engaging and inspiring. These topics include; Festivals and Celebrations, Space, Dinosaurs, Minibeasts, Under the Sea and Traditional Tales. These Topics actively encourage exploration, discovery, and investigation, nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
Our curriculum extends beyond the classroom. Children have the opportunity to access our incredible Outdoor Classroom or find further learning opportunities within the 26 acres of grounds we have available. We ensure that outdoor learning is an integral part of each child’s development.
We enable our Early Years children to further develop personal strengths and interests by offering specialist teaching in; PE, Games, Dance and Music.
Year One
Year one at Westbrook Hay marks an exciting step in a child’s educational journey, as they transition smoothly from the Foundation Stage into Key Stage One. Although children’s learning becomes more formal, their curiosity and wonder is ignited through various activities and hooks to their learning.
Our small class sizes and nurturing environment ensure that each child receives the individual attention they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
In Year One, children continue to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, with lessons tailored to their abilities, helping to build confidence and a solid foundation for future learning. They also enjoy specialist teaching in subjects such as PE, Games, Dance, Design & Technology, IT, and Music, where they can explore their creativity and continue to expand their skill sets.
Year 2
Year Two at Westbrook Hay is a year of growth and discovery, where children build upon the solid foundation established in Year One. As they transition into a new classroom environment, students are encouraged to embrace greater independence and responsibility in their learning. Our small class sizes continue to allow for personalised attention, ensuring that each child’s academic, social, and emotional needs are met.
As in Year One, children continue to benefit from specialist teaching for PE, Games, Dance, Design & Technology, IT, and Music further developing their understanding in readiness for joining the Prep Section of our school.
Parents as Partners
At Westbrook Hay, we believe parents are a child’s first and most important teachers, and we are committed to building strong, collaborative relationships with families to support each child’s happiness, confidence and success. This partnership begins before children even join us, with opportunities such as invitations to open days, special events like our popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Easter Egg Hunts, Stay and Play events and taster days. We also provide valuable information through our school prospectus and website.
Once children start at Westbrook Hay, the partnership deepens through daily interactions between parents and teachers at drop-off and collection. We welcome parents to accompany their children into the classroom at the end of every half term during our Share With Us Mornings. These events are truly special, enabling children to share their learning environment with you and their love of learning. Progress is shared throughout the year through detailed reporting and parent consultations.
