Heathfield, Rishworth’s Junior School (including Nursery and Infant sections), provides a caring environment and a stimulating education for boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 11.
Set in its own grounds, Heathfield has excellent facilities which include a purpose-built infant block, a spacious hall, dining room, gymnasium and specialist teaching rooms. Heathfield also shares some of the Senior School’s facilities, including the swimming pool, performing arts centre and extensive playing fields.
The Early Years
The Foundation Stage
Children can join the School Nursery after the age of 3 years and then follow a two-year
structured programme. At the end of their first year, after their 4th birthday, children transfer to the Reception classes. There is an emphasis on developing literacy and numeracy, personal and social skills, physical abilities and an appreciation of the environment.
Years 1 and 2
Children are engaged in a broad course of study which is based on the National Curriculum at Key Stage 1, but which is strengthened and extended by the excellent facilities Heathfield affords and by the input
of specialist teachers.
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