Question 1

How close are you to local schools?

Accepted Answer

We are within a mile (10-15 minutes walk) from:
Primary schools:
 • Aldrington CofE (BN3 7QD) 0.5 Miles via Court Farm Road and Neville Road
 • Bilingual School (BN3 7QA) 0.6 Miles via Court Farm Rd and Nevill Rd/A2023)
 • Hangleton Primary School (BN3 8LF) 0.7 Miles via Hangleton Rd/A2038)
 • Goldstone Primary School (BN3 7JW) 0.7 Miles via Hangleton Rd/A2038)
 • West Blatchington Primary School (BN3 8BN) 0.5 Miles via Poynings Drive
Secondary Schools:
 • Kings (BN3 8BN) 0.5 Miles via Poynings Drive
 • Blatchington Mill School (BN3 7BW) 0.3 Miles via Holmes Avenue
 • Hove Park School Lower Valley Campus (BN3 8AD) 0.9 via Hangleton Rd/A2038
 • Hove Park School Neville Campus (BN3 7BN) 0.8 Miles via Court Farm Rd and Nevill Rd/A2023)

Question 2

What does your curriculum include?

Accepted Answer

Our EYFS-led curriculum supports children’s language, confidence and independence through creativity and exploration. We use a varied selection of age-appropriate toys, songs, stories and crafts to spark curiosity and support development across all seven areas of learning. Activities are guided by a well-qualified team who understand each child’s individual need

Question 3

What is the difference between a nursery, pre school and Kindergarten?

Accepted Answer

The difference between a nursery, pre-school, and kindergarten in the UK largely depends on location and educational approach:

• Nursery: Typically for children aged 0-3 years, focusing on early development, play, and social interaction in a childcare setting.
 • Pre-school: Usually for children aged 3-5 years, offering a structured early education environment that prepares them for primary school.
 • Kindergarten: Commonly a term used in the US, Germany (where it originated), and some other countries. It refers to the first formal year of schooling for 4-6-year-olds, bridging the gap between early childhood education and primary school.

In the UK, nurseries and pre-schools are more common, while in countries like the US, kindergarten is often the first year of compulsory education.

St Anthony's takes children from 2-5, so we take children from a younger age than most pre-schools, but not babies like a children's nursery school would. Some nurseries may have two sites for babies and toddlers and a pre-school for older children under the same name and organisation.

Question 4

What is covered in a Preschool Education?

Accepted Answer

Our learning is based around literacy-rich books throughout the year to hook the children's interest into reading, which is a key part of early years development in their language and communication skills.
 
It's not a classroom, but our preschoolers are introduced to simple concepts in all 7 areas of learning. The children learn through creative play using their imagination, then we follow their lead in where they want to take their learning with fun and games for growth and discovery.

We are more than a child care service or creche. We regard Preschool education as important and beneficial for any child to give opportunities for new social interactions to build confidence and independence. We want to develop cognitive, psychosocial and physical development-based learning, and how to verbally communicate with others with social skills.

Children who attend our Preschool learn how the world around them works through creative play and communication, in a happy and supportive environment which is a vital element for childhood growth.

Question 5

What Bus Routes are you on?

Accepted Answer

There is a bus stop directly outside which is serviced by the:
 • 5B (Every 10 minutes - Hangleton to Patcham via Church Road)
 • 47A (Limited service - West Hove Sainsbury's to Saltdean)
 • 52A (Limited service - Patcham to Woodingdean)

Question 6

Do you have outside space?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have 2 gardens and the access to the Church Gardens too. We encourage outdoor play as it's so important to development

Question 7

Do you provide lunch?

Accepted Answer

No, children who stay for lunchtime should bring a packed lunch which they will have under supervision at 12.00.

Question 8

Does my child need to be potty trained?

Accepted Answer

No, we can support this.

Question 9

Can I use my Early Years Free Entitlement (EYFE)?

Accepted Answer

Yes,  if you child is eligible for funding we can take EYFE for sessions.

ST ANTHONY'S
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Corner of Holmes Avenue / Hangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LQ

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