Hastings, Paseo de la Habana - Early Years School
- Ages
- 3-5 yrs
- Curricula
- English National Curriculum
- Type of School
- Day School
- Main Language
- English
About
The campus at Paseo de la Habana has the longest history within the Hastings family of buildings. It is a dedicated Early Years centre for three classes each of Nursery and Reception students.
The teachers are UK qualified and experienced practitioners who offer a curriculum based upon the English National Curriculum: the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each class teacher of Nursery children are supported by two full-time, bilingual, teaching assistants; each reception class teacher is supported by one full-time, bilingual, teaching assistant.
Hastings is authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and is a member of the National Association for British Schools in Spain (NABSS).
Ian Piper
Headteacher
Ian Piper started as Principal at Hastings School in September 2024 having previously been Headmaster from The British International School of Washington, which he has led since 2016 and was previously Head of Danube International School Vienna for seven years, having held further leadership roles in both Paris and Zurich. All these schools catered for students from pre-Nursery until Year 13 and were high performing schools, both academically and in terms of extracurricular activities. Mr. Piper’s most recent formal education was the completion of a MSc in Management Sciences from Southampton University and a MEd in Educational Management from Bath University.
Mr. Piper is enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect with and contribute to the Hastings community and learning about the Spanish language and culture.
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