Annan Farm Kindergarten and Small School

Annan Farm, Easons Green (near Halland), East Sussex

All About Annan Farm Kindergarten and Small School
   

Our small school opened in 2001 and moved to our present beautiful location at Annan Farm in 2005. Easons Green, near Halland, is half way between Ringmer (near Lewes) and Uckfield, conveniently located on the B2192 and close to the A22.

The school is situated in a lovely wooded setting with lots of outdoor spaces to explore and trees to climb. Our indoor accommodation includes a beautifully converted pole barn used by the kindergarten and early years children, a log cabin classroom for the older infant children,a studio for dance, music and gatherings and a yurt for outdoor learning, storytelling and music making.

The school has an organic vegetable garden, looked after by the children, as well as a fruit orchard. There is a small woodland for Forest School activities and nature study and lots of outdoor areas for play and being together.

We believe in a child-centred approach where children learn through play. Children want to be active and 'doing' and we believe that the learning environment should provide active and practical learning opportunities and rich experiences for every child. Our play and other learning materials are usually made of wood and other natural materials that allow for open ended play and the opportunity for each child's imaginative and creative play to be set free.
 
We believe that children should form caring relationships both with other children and with the adults looking after them through positive interaction such as talking, listening and sharing experiences. Treating each child as an individual is central to our philosophy.
 
  Outstanding' Ofsted
The standard of education at the Small School has been graded 'outstanding' by Ofsted following their recent inspection. This is the highest award given by Ofsted and the school was the first to achieve an 'oustanding' for an Early Years setting in East Sussex. The Ofsted inspector comments "All the children are making extremely good progress in all area of learning as a result of the exceptionally high standard of teaching. The staff are extremely skilled at exciting children's imaginations and supporting them in their play. The range of activities provided to support children's learning is outstanding."
   

Teachers
Teaching Staff Annan Farm Small School is run by Mark and Debby Hunter. In addition to the full-time teachers and teaching assistants there are also specialist teachers who work part-time, teaching French, Gardening, Forest Skills, Nature Studies and Dance.
   

Admissions and Opening Times

We accept children from three to eight years old.

(children under three considered on an individual basis and if spaces are available)

We are open every day during school term time. We offer full-day and half-day school places. Children may remain at our Small School until such time as parents and teachers feel that the child is ready for the next stage in his or her educational journey.

All 3 and 4 years olds are entitled to a Early Years Education Grant (currently to a maximum of 5 sessions per week). The Grant continues until the end of term in which your child has their fifth birthday. After this fees are payable at the normal rate.

For our fees summary please click here.

  

 

Applying for a place

Places at the small school are very popular.

We welcome enquiries from parents who are considering the school an option for their child for their pre-school and infant years.

Parent are invited to visit the school. During the visit we will discuss the availability of places.

How to Contact Us

To find out more and to arrange a visit -

Telephone: 01825 841410

Email: thesmallschool@AOL.com

or write to:

Annan Farm Small School
Annan Farm
Easons Green
Uckfield
TN22 5RE
   

We look forward to showing you round our very special Small School

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