Hive Curriculum | Pre‑School Early Years Learning | Clifton High School

THE HIVE CURRICULUM

In the Hive Pre-School we place a strong emphasis on play to create learning opportunities that develop and challenge an enquiring mind.

The Hive Pre-School nurtures children in a wellbeing-focused environment. Even at this early stage of learning, we believe children benefit from being taught by qualified teachers. Working alongside experienced Early Years specialists, they help to create a supportive environment and meaningful opportunities for every child. 

This first-class, intuitive teaching ensures every child transitions to Reception with confidence, an inquisitive nature and an excitement for learning. The Hive follows the latest Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, which places a strong emphasis on exploration, investigation, discovery and problem-solving. During this first stage of learning, our experienced teaching staff primarily observe children as they play. They consider their interactions with activities, ask them appropriate, thought-provoking questions and encourage deeper thinking skills. Linking these components helps teachers to adopt a pedagogy which, in turn, creates bespoke learning opportunities to develop and challenge an enquiring mind. 

We communicate closely with parents, keeping them involved in their child’s day-to-day pre-School life. Through Tapestry, our secure online learning platform, families can follow, support and contribute to their child’s learning as well as be involved in class assemblies, performances and whole-school community events. 

Topics Covered:  
  • It’s good to be me 
  • Celebrations 
  • Our Wonderful World 
  • Time for Adventure! 

A DAY IN THE HIVE

Learning in The Hive is an ever-evolving process and consists of varied days and activities, designed around themes of individual interest. These include: 

  • Adventure 
  • Climbing 
  • Coding 

  • Construction 

  • Conversation & Communication 

  • Dance 

  • Disco Dough 

  • Food Exploration 

  • Growing & Cooking Food 

  • Gymnastics 

  • Hygge 

  • Music & Beat 

  • Role & Pretend Play 

  • STEM 

  • Storytelling 

  • Swimming 

  • Tennis 

  • Yoga