Kindergarten Information Booklet Set your child up for success through the joy of learning.
Welcome to HSOG Kindergarten
Pr o vi d i n g the hi g he s t q u a l i ty o f E a r l y Lea r n i n g a n d C hi l d c a r e f o r a l l c hi l d r e n a n d the i r fa m i l i e s .
D edicated a n d experienced st a f f t eam supporti ng you r c h i ld through th e i r f i r st s t age of edu c a t i on.
E n s u r i n g the wellbeing, learning and d e v e l o pm e n t o f e ve r y i n d i v i d u a l c hi l d i s a t the he a r t o f a l l w e do.
Our Vision We provide a learning environment where children feel happy, safe and valued. Through excellent learning and teaching opportunities, and by providing the highest standard of care, we enable children to develop into confident and motivated individuals who are well prepared for 21st century life. We value diversity and promote an atmosphere of integrity, fairness and mutual respect. Working with all partners enables us to provide wide opportunities for success.
Our Values
Be Kind
Be Gentle
Be Respectful
Be Truthful
Kindergarten We provide a welcoming and homely ethos where children develop warm and secure relationships with adults and peers. Inspiring learning spaces enable children to explore, discover, experiment, investigate and think creatively. Learning and teaching is child-centred and thoughtfully planned to support, nurture and challenge children through play.
Our Day Free Flow Play and Learning Opportunities Large Group Experiences Small Group Experiences
Snack Time / Lunch Time Specialist Teachers in Music, Drama, PE and French
Stories / Singing Circle Time Secret Garden Forest Learning
* Our highly trained team of Early Years specialists consists of Teachers, Early Years Practitioners and Early Years Play Workers. * We provide high quality Early Learning and Childcare from 7.45am until 6.00pm, with flexible sessions available for every family. * Every child develops their own personal Learning Journal which captures valuable and treasured moments of play and learning during their time at Kindergarten. * Our families have secure access to our online learning portal which is updated daily with children’s work, videos and pictures.
Applying and Funding We provide high quality Early Learning and Childcare that meets the needs and demands of both children and families, offering flexible, affordable and accessible provision where possible. The Kindergarten is in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council who offer funded hours for families. Kindergarten is open during school term time and operates each day from 7.45am until 6.00pm. We operate different sessions throughout the day, and work with families to accommodate their child’s requirements. In 2019 Care Inspectorate graded our ‘Quality of Care and Support’ as Excellent while our ‘Quality of Management and Leadership’ was graded Very Good. The full report can be found on our school website.
Kindergarten Application Process We welcome children from aged 3 to Kindergarten 1, and children in their pre-school year to Kindergarten 2. Applications can be made for Kindergarten 1 or Kindergarten 2 by visiting our website - www.highschoolofglasgow.co.uk, or by contacting admissions@hsog.co.uk.
Register Your Enquiry or Submit an Application EA RLY A PPLICAT IONS E N C O U R AG E D T O S E C U R E Y O U R C H I L D ’ S P L A C E
Attend our Autumn Open Event O CTOB E R / NOV EMBER
Submit Your Child’s Application O CTOB E R - JANUAR Y
Information Evening and Letters Sent Out JANUARY - PROSPECTIVE PARENTS INVITED TO KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION EVENING F EB RUA RY - OF F ER LET T E R S S E N T O U T
Start HSOG Kindergarten AUGUST (OR F R OM Y OU R C H I L D ’S 3 R D B I R T H D AY )
Find out more at highschoolofglasgow.co.uk