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Whitehall Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·15 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2EE · East Sussex
Number of places
15 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Whitehall School is an independent day school in Cambridgeshire catering to children from 6 months to 11 years old. The school prides itself on fostering a love of learning through an engaging, tailored educational programme that encourages individual growth and development.

With small class sizes and a strong focus on individual attention, Whitehall School aims to provide a rounded education encompassing both academic and non-academic experiences. The curriculum is further enriched by a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and educational trips, ensuring a dynamic and stimulating environment.

The school also emphasises wellbeing, with a dedicated coordinator to support each child's personal and social needs, offering activities like yoga and meditation to promote relaxation. Whitehall School is committed to an inclusive community that values respect, diversity, and kindness, preparing children to be global citizens through a joyful and curious approach to learning.

Our ethos

Our aim is to inspire all children to learn the lifelong skills necessary for an ever-changing world. We ignite in each child the desire to learn and grow through an exciting and enriched curriculum and a diverse range of extra-curricular activities. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking school with a thriving environment where children flourish academically, personally and socially. Our stimulating programme of education and wellbeing support, allows each child to master independent thinking and to fulfil their true potential. Our unique Individual Performance Programme sets targets and monitors progress to ensure that each child makes exceptional progress by accessing the highest quality teaching specifically tailored to their own ability. We are an inclusive community which values kindness and respect for others, no matter what their background or beliefs. Children support each other and learn to celebrate differences and be interested in the diversity of the world and the people around them. We believe strongly in making school a fun and exciting place to be! Children are provided with opportunities to explore the world around them with joy and curiosity in a warm, caring, family environment. Small classes, strong caring staff and excellent teaching allow children to make exceptional progress at Whitehall. If you feel as we do, that education should be an inspiring and life-enhancing experience, please come and visit us.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at this friendly setting, eager to play and explore. Staff provide motivating opportunities based on children's needs and interests, such as exploring sea creatures in a water tray, which supports mathematical and communication skills. Staff have successfully prioritised children's speech and language development.

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Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Early Wrap (half hour)£5.00 / session
  • Late Wrap (half hour)£5.00 / session
  • Lunches£365.00 / term
  • Friday Lunch£70.00 / term
  • Years 5/6£3728.00 / term

Key facts

Opening hours

Nursery and Pre-School open 50 weeks of the year. Reception to Year 6 open during term time. Wraparound care available from 8am-8:30am and 4pm-5pm.

Waitlist

Operates a waiting list when a year group is oversubscribed

Age range

6 months - 11 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full day, Half day

Food

School lunch or packed lunch option

Staff

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Whitehall Nursery School

Last inspected 1 July 2024 · Victoria Salisbury

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily at this friendly setting, eager to play and explore. Staff provide motivating opportunities based on children's needs and interests, such as exploring sea creatures in a water tray, which supports mathematical and communication skills. Staff have successfully prioritised children's speech and language development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate focus and engagement when exploring the outdoor environment.
  • Staff foster children's positive behaviour by frequently praising them.
  • Staff work hard to develop learning environments that suitably challenge children's thinking skills.
  • Children benefit from opportunities to develop their understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.
  • Staff promote children's mathematical skills well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop a more consistent approach to helping children develop their independence skills.
Inspection #10334404 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff use funding effectively to purchase specialised toys and visual aids to help children develop concentration skills. Staff access a range of support to ensure children and their families are well supported and ensure smooth transitions to school.

Outdoor space

Children demonstrate focus and engagement when exploring the outdoor environment. Older children enjoy working together to make a balancing beam with crates extending their physical skills. Staff encourage children to extend their number knowledge when playing hopscotch together outside.

Parent Reviews of Whitehall Nursery School

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: January 2006

  • August 2024Good
  • July 2024Good
  • March 2024Inadequate
  • February 2024Inadequate
  • June 2018Good
  • May 2018Good
  • March 2015Good
  • March 2015Good
  • April 2009Good
  • March 2009Good
  • January 2006Good

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