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Why Choose Wisbech Grammar School Early Years?

At Wisbech Grammar School, our Kindergarten and Reception classes provide the perfect foundation for your child’s educational journey.

With small class sizes and a rich, nurturing curriculum, we give every child the opportunity to:

Discover who they are
Learn their unique potential
Create strong foundations for the future
Grow in confidence and curiosity

A Rich and Varied Early Years Curriculum

Our Early Years provision includes:

Weekly Forest School sessions
Music and creative expression
Modern Foreign Languages to spark early global awareness
Engaging sports activities to build coordination and teamwork

A Supportive, Family-Focused Environment

We know that children thrive when they feel secure, supported, and valued. That’s why we prioritise:

Dedicated time with each child
Strong, caring relationships between teachers, key workers, and families
A welcoming environment where every child feels they belong

Exceptional Facilities and Seamless Progression

Our Early Years pupils enjoy access to the outstanding facilities of our Prep and Senior School, giving them the chance to experience all that Wisbech Grammar has to offer from day one.

Discover, Create, Grow and Learn with WGS Early Years

Discover

At Wisbech Grammar School, we celebrate every child’s uniqueness by offering a diverse curriculum tailored to individual needs. Through child-led learning, specialist teaching, and exciting outdoor adventures, we ignite natural curiosity in a stimulating environment. Children as young as 3 begin their language journey with engaging and playful German lessons, while our forest school nurtures their confidence through outdoor exploration.

Create

We inspire imagination and creativity, fostering confidence and understanding through role play and cultural exploration. Classroom discussions enhance social skills, communication and language abilities. Our approach nurtures happy, confident learners and prepares them for a seamless transition to the next stage of their education.

Grow

Children thrive in a nurturing environment that balances supportive adult interaction with independent exploration. With rich resources and enriching opportunities, we guide each child to reach key developmental milestones. With a focus on creativity and discovery, we empower children to expand their world safely, think imaginatively, and unlock their full potential.

Learn

We encourage creativity and kindness, respecting each child’s individuality while fostering compassion, collaboration and respect for one another’s differences. Children learn through project based activities and exploration, developing critical thinking and a lifelong love for learning.

Forest School

Our Forest School offers children an opportunity to learn outdoors, enhancing physical and mental well-being. Activities include nature art, shelter building, sensory walks and minibeast exploring, supporting experimental learning in a natural setting.

Start your child’s journey with WGS and watch them discover, create, grow, and learn in an environment where they feel valued and inspired.

Next Steps For Admission

Step 1 - Enquire About A Place

We welcome children into Early Years from the age of 3. To enquire about a place and discover more about our Kindergarten or Reception Class please contact our Admissions Team on 01945 586750 or email admissions@wisbechgrammar.com.

Step 2 – Visit Early Years- Virtually

The admissions journey usually begins with a visit to our Early Years setting. You can arrange your tour by completing our online form here or by contacting us on 01945 586750 or by email on admissions@wisbechgrammar.com.

Step 3 - Completion of Registration Form

Once you have had the opportunity to view our School and meet our team, we will invite you to register your child by completing the registration form and paying the registration fee of £150.

Download the Registration Form

Step 4 - Taster Days Arranged with our Early Years Team

On completion of the Registration Form, in the term prior to joining, we will be in touch to arrange some taster days with our Early Years Team/Key Worker. This is an opportunity to get to know your child and ask any questions.

Step 5 - Offer of a place

Following your taster days with our Early Years Team, a place in our Kindergarten or Reception Class will be confirmed and an offer will be made.