Westmeads is an local education authority, maintained, infant school, which sits at the heart of the community that it serves. 

Children can join Westmeads in the academic year that they are 2 years old, and leave us to move to one of Whitstable's junior Schools or another school of parents' choice in the September following their 7th birthday.

We have seven classes: two Y2 classes, two Y1 classes, two YR classes, and an Outdoor Nursery

School Day Timings

Gates open: 09h50

School starts: 09h00

School finishes: 15h30

The children have a morning break before which they are able to help themselves to fresh fruit, water and milk. The children also have access to water during the day and are encouraged to drink regularly.

Lunch Timings

12h00 - 13h00: Outdoor Nursery, YR and Y1

12:15 - 13:15: Y2

Lunch is cooked from scratch by our Little Kitchen team. Menus are available to view on the schools website.

The school week totals 32.5 hours

Extended Services

Wraparound Care: 07h30 - 18h00

Afterschool Activity Clubs: 15h30 - 16h15 

School Uniform Policy

Please see below for our school uniform list. There is no need to purchase every item from the list, but feel free to select those items of clothing that you feel will be most comfortable for your child. Branded uniform is not a necessity and many items are available in larger supermarket chains. Children should be dressed in our school colours, which are burgundy and white with darker coloured trousers.

Our branded school uniform is available to purchase from Barnum’s School Wear. You can purchase it online at www.barnumsschoolwear.co.uk or visit their shop: 12-16 William Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5EJ or call them on 01227 365 220.

We also have lots of donated and second-hand uniforms that are available free of charge. Please just ask a member of the Early Years' team or in the school office if you would like to have a look.

Coats

We believe that there is no inappropriate weather, only inappropriate clothing, so please ensure your child has a proper coat with them every day. The children have constant access to our outside areas and we often find it is the most utilised area, whatever the weather, so please send your child to school with the appropriate clothing for all weathers.

Wellies

The children will need to have a pair of wellies in school. These will need to be clearly named and left above their coat pegs. They will wear them on our regular beach visits and local walks.

Earrings

Please make sure that your child does not wear earrings to school unless they can take them out by themselves. If children wear earrings to school they should only be plain studs. Please note that children wearing earrings will not be able to take part in PE lessons.

Suncream and Hats

During the warmer weather, we are very conscious of the need to protect young children’s skin. Please would you apply suncream to your child’s skin before leaving for school in the morning and also provide a sunhat for added protection. If the suncream needs reapplication before lunchtime, please send it in its container with your child’s name clearly marked.  We are happy to support and supervise your child applying suncream and would like you to help us by teaching your child to apply it themselves.