Hill Class
Nursery
Welcome to Hill Class Page!
In Hill Class, we recognise that every child is a unique learner with individual strengths, interests and developmental pathways. Through a carefully planned, play-based curriculum, we provide a stimulating and nurturing environment both indoors and outdoors that supports children’s early learning and development.
Children are encouraged to explore, investigate and develop their own ideas through a balance of child-initiated and adult-led experiences. These opportunities support progress across the prime and specific areas of learning, allowing children to build key skills such as communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, and early literacy and numeracy.
Our environment promotes curiosity, independence and confidence, giving children opportunities to take appropriate risks, solve problems and think critically. Through meaningful interactions with peers and adults, we support the Characteristics of Effective Learning, helping children to become motivated, resilient and reflective learners.
In Hill Class, we aim to foster positive learning behaviours within an enabling, inclusive and engaging environment where every child feels safe, cared for, valued and respected. By building strong foundations in the Early Years, we support children in developing the skills, attitudes and knowledge they need to become confident learners as they move forward in their educational journey.
In our class you will find:
Nursery Teacher and EYFS Lead:
Mrs S Leuty
Nursery Teacher:
Mrs K Abrams-Stebbings
Teaching Assistants:
Mrs C Patrick, Miss J Waling
2025-2026 SPRING TERM
Welcome to an Exciting Spring Term in Hill Class!
We’re thrilled to begin a new term full of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. This spring, our little explorers will embark on two exciting themes that spark imagination and build essential skills.
First Half-Term: Dinosaurs
Get ready to travel back in time! Our theme ‘Dinosaurs’ will transform the classroom into a world of prehistoric wonder. Children will become budding palaeontologists—investigating where dinosaurs lived, what they looked like, and how they survived. There may even be a surprise dinosaur visit in our Nursery!
Alongside this adventure, we’ll:
- Review colours and strengthen number recognition from 1 to 5 through stories, rhymes, and playful activities.
- Begin extending our counting skills up to 10, laying strong foundations for future maths learning.
Second Half-Term: Growing and Changing
As the seasons shift, we’ll explore the magic of nature with our theme ‘Growing and Changing.’ Children will:
- Plant seeds and care for them, learning what plants need to grow.
- Discover how food travels from seed to supermarket shelf.
- Investigate life cycles of animals and insects, marvelling at their incredible transformations.
- Go on shape hunts, describe shapes, and explore size and comparison.
Building Independence and School Readiness
Throughout the term, we’ll continue developing:
- Phonics skills for early reading.
- Fine motor skills like holding pencils, using scissors, and building with blocks.
- Personal independence, including dressing, brushing teeth and hair, and using the toilet confidently.
Our learning environment encourages children to see numbers in many forms and supports them in becoming confident, independent learners—ready for their next big step in education.
✨ Stay tuned for a term filled with discovery, creativity, and fun!
Recommended Websites and Apps
Is your child ready for school? Not sure? Check out Pacey's website which is a great tool for helping you to understand your child's learning. If your not sure, please speak to a staff member of Hill Class who can help you.
https://www.pacey.org.uk/working-in-childcare/spotlight-on/being-school-ready/#parents
Phonics play is a great resource for early education games. As we learn new skills, we will include the link on our weekly post or you can research them by using this link.
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
A selection of free interactive games to support your child’s developing phonic knowledge (some games do require a paid subscription).
Tapestry Learning Journals
At our Nursery, every child is provided with a Tapestry learning journal. This platform allows us to document your child's progress and share details about daily activities and special events. We encourage parents to review their child’s journal on a weekly basis. Additionally, you can use this wonderful tool to communicate with us about your child's learning experiences at home. Your involvement is invaluable in supporting your child's growth and development!
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Knowledge Organisers
Please see below for our yearly curriculum overview and our termly overview of learning which this term is
'All about Me!' and 'Journeys.'