The outstanding pastoral care that lies at the heart of Clifton High School forms the foundation of the education our Hive Pre-School children receive from qualified teachers, teaching assistants and Early Years practitioners.
OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH IN THE HIVE
Our holistic approach begins with knowing each child as an individual. Small class sizes and dedicated time allow our compassionate teaching staff to build strong, trusting relationships, nurturing children’s emotional, social and physical development with a sense of home at the forefront of their School day alongside their early subconscious learning. Through careful observation and responsive teaching, a key teaching staff member tracks each child’s progress, interests and emerging strengths, ensuring relevant activities and experiences are thoughtfully tailored to their individual needs and educational development. The Hive provides a safe and happy environment, which is vital to a child’s wellbeing and learning development, particularly at this young age. Not only do they feel secure, but their strong sense of belonging starts to become transparent.
We leave no stone unturned in valuing this peer group, so not only do they feel secure, but their strong sense of belonging starts to become evident. We work closely with parents to identify individual needs, including speech and language development, and carefully monitor progress on an ongoing basis to realise their child’s learning abilities. Where additional support is beneficial, our experienced Enhanced Learning Department (ELD) provides a further layer of expertise, working collaboratively with families and teachers to deliver bespoke programmes tailored to individual developmental needs. Our qualified teachers and teaching assistants work in an environment of mutual respect, collaboration and understanding, with a shared commitment to providing the highest quality care and education. We help children develop the foundations they need to gain security and confidence. This strong sense of self allows for a positive transition from The Hive into the Infant School.
