Nursery is a time for fun, exploration and creativity whilst developing independence, knowledge, curiosity and social skills. At Hillstone Nursery, our strong beliefs in learning through play are embedded within everything that we do. We follow the children’s interests and it is these child-led magical moments that create our curriculum.

Reception is an important year during which the children continue to lay the foundations on which they will build as they move through the rest of the school. In Reception we like to follow the interests of the individual children and guide them making the next steps in their learning journey.

Year 1 is an exciting journey transitioning from Reception and preparing children for Year 2. Children have the opportunity to become independent learners.

Year 2 is the children’s final year of Key Stage One. A time where the children build on all they have learnt from Early Years and Year 1

Year 3 is an exciting year for the children at Hillstone. We aim to extend their knowledge from KS1 and prepare them as they journey into KS2.

Year 4 is a fantastic year for the children at Hillstone. We aim to strike a balance between hard work and enjoyment so that the children can build up the resilience needed as they enter upper Key Stage 2.

Year 5 is a fabulous year for the children at Hillstone. We aim to provide a year full of exciting learning activities. There will be a broad and rich timetable of lessons, experiences, visits and extra-curricular opportunities on offer.

Year 6 is a extraordinary year for the children at Hillstone. We aim to strike a balance between hard work and enjoyment so that the children leave primary school with fond memories and fantastic achievements.