In Early Years at Anston Hillcrest we aim for children to become independent and capable learners by providing a structured, balanced curriculum. We use play and direct teaching to aid learning across the seven curriculum areas. We aim to provide an ambitious curriculum that prepares children for the national curriculum expectations and their future. We aim for the best for every child by planning challenging opportunities informed by observation and assessment. We aim for children to develop executive function and self-regulation skills to develop positive learning behaviour and therefore develop good habits to take them through their life.

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Early Education Funding Offer (EEF)

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At Anston Hillcrest we offer up to 30 hours of childcare between the hours of 8:45 -15:00 Monday to Friday. Morning Sessions are 8:45 – 11:45 and full day sessions are 8:45–15:00. Hours are only available in term time (39 weeks per year).

 

This is accessible free of charge using the funded entitlement of 15 or 30 hours. Any additional hours outside of funding entitlement are charged at £5.88 per hour. Additional morning sessions are charged at £17.64 and additional full day sessions are charged at £35.28.

 

Voluntary payments are welcomed for snacks at £10 per term. This is optional.

 

Voluntary payments are also welcomed for school visits which vary in cost dependent on the cost of the visit. This is optional.

 

Meals are not offered to children in foundation stage 1. All children bring packed lunch so there are no charges for meals.