About Hopton School House

At Hopton School House we aim to provide your child with a safe and fun environment where they can learn through play and socialise with their peers and suitable adults outside their family circle.

We work within the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) first published September 2021, revised July 2021. To see the full document and the parents guide please use the buttons below.

The Hopton School House was built in 1730 with the funds left by Frances Hopton upon her death.

With this, a trust established in her will administered the School House to provide education for children in the local area, The Hopton School Trust.

The original school room was half of the ground floor of the School House, the rest the home of the School Master and Mistress.

The Trust’s investment income enabled the School Master and School Mistress to be paid their salary.

The School House is now a Grade II Listed building and with the Trust still owning the building they decided in 1999 to embark on an ambitious project to provide playgroup and out-of-school club facilities in the School House.

Forming a partnership with Upper Cam Under Fives and securing funding from the New Opportunities Fund, as well as other organisations, work was undertaken to convert the building into a childcare facility.

After a gap of many years, the School House reopened in 2002 and was restored to its original use as a childcare facility.

Hopton School House is a charity and a non profit making organisation and all the fee income is used to provide the facilities and materials for the children that attend.

At Hopton school house we aim to provide:

1. A Safe and Nurturing Environment: A warm, inclusive, and secure space where every child feels valued, respected, and confident to explore and grow.
2. Partnership with Families: We work closely with parents and carers, building trusting relationships to support each child’s development and wellbeing together.
3. Child-Centered Learning: We place each child at the heart of everything we do, nurturing their curiosity, individuality, and love of learning through play-based, meaningful experiences
4. Holistic Development: We support the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development of every child, helping them build strong foundations for lifelong learning.
5. Inclusive and Reflective Practice: We celebrate diversity and continually reflect on and improve our practice to ensure high-quality care and education for all children.

1. Respect: We value every child as a unique individual and promote kindness, empathy, and mutual respect in all interactions.
2. Inclusion: To create a stimulating environment where all children and families feel welcomed, celebrated, and supported, regardless of background or ability.
3. Play and Exploration: We believe children learn best through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and creativity.
4. Wellbeing: We prioritise children’s emotional security, happiness, and mental health, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.
5. Partnership: We build strong, positive relationships with families and the wider community to support each child’s development and success.