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Nursery at Kirkleatham Hall School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play shaped around the individual child defines the early years approach at Kirkleatham Hall School. Woodlands Nursery belongs to the school in Kirkleatham Village, Redcar, where education centres on children with special educational needs. The early years curriculum combines children's interests with learning directed by adults, giving exploration and individual support distinct roles.
This sits within a school whose learning goals draw on education, health and care plans. For families, the relevant emphasis is a child's own next steps, rather than a single pace for everyone.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the framework for early learning. Kirkleatham extends its EYFS provision according to learners' needs, with play used to develop the understanding and skills children need for later learning. Children's interests help shape activities. Adults also guide learning, so a session can include both independent exploration and focused support.
Sensory exploration, individual activities and learning in small groups are part of that approach. These give children different ways to engage: investigating through their senses, joining others or working directly with an adult. Communication also runs across the school's curriculum. Staff support different methods of expression, including ways for children to convey preferences and needs rather than relying solely on speech.
Outdoor resources belong to the wider school setting. The Sensory Yard includes water play, bubbles and messy art, alongside sand pits and movement equipment. A Forest School area lies in the local woods. These are concrete features of the school's learning environment, separate from the personalised EYFS activities.
Relationships and emotional regulation shape the school's support approach. P.A.C.E brings together curiosity, acceptance, empathy and playfulness in adults' responses to children. The intention is to help adults remain calm and understand a child's feelings before responding. This gives families a clearer picture of the approach to difficult moments.
When children need additional flexibility, individual support plans are shared with the adults supporting them. Class teachers prepare these plans, with senior leadership involvement in more complex situations. Consistency between adults is the practical purpose.
The wider staff structure includes a Child & Family Welfare Leader and an assistant head role covering EYFS and primary provision. Health support includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and a school nurse. These disciplines connect learning with children's physical, sensory and communication needs.
Attending Woodlands Nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Nursery admission and Reception admission are separate processes: families must apply again through the normal Reception route by the applicable deadline. Treat the next placement as a separate decision from choosing the nursery.
Uniform is optional. Woodlands Nursery's colour is a red jumper, and adding a logo or initials is also a choice. The school's clothing guidance asks families to label clothes and footwear and keep wellies and waterproof trousers and a jacket at school for woodland activities.
For nursery enquiries, use the school's contact form or telephone 01642 483009. The school is at Kirkleatham Village, Redcar, TS10 4QR.
The school's EYFS approach combines play chosen by children with adult direction, sensory exploration, small-group activities and individual learning.
No. Nursery and Reception admission are separate processes, and families need to apply again for Reception.
No. Uniform is optional; the Woodlands Nursery colour is a red jumper.
The school's communication approach supports different ways for learners to express needs, preferences and responses, with individual strategies where appropriate.
Use the school's contact form or call 01642 483009.
