Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Nurturing Potential Together at West Winds Primary School & Nursery Unit
West Winds Primary School & Nursery Unit Primary School and Nursery Unit has been dedicated to nurturing young minds since 1975. Our ethos of 'Nurturing Potential Together' guides every aspect of our educational approach, combining academic excellence with holistic personal development. With a team of experienced educators and support staff, we provide tailored learning experiences that cater to individual needs across our nursery, primary, and additional learning support programs. Our extensive grounds and modern facilities create an ideal environment for outdoor learning and physical development. We maintain strong partnerships with families and the local community to ensure a seamless transition from early years through to primary education.Our commitment to continuous improvement is demonstrated through innovative programs like the Mentoring for Achievement Programme and Roots of Empathy initiatives. We utilise technology effectively through platforms like Seesaw to enhance communication and learning outcomes. Our structured approach to education is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities that foster creativity and social development. The school's nurturing environment has been consistently recognised through positive parental feedback and community engagement. With small class sizes and dedicated support staff across three learning support centres, we ensure every child receives the attention they need to thrive academically and personally.
Services
Primary Education
Nursery Programs
Learning Support
Extracurricular Activities
Parental Engagement
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer small class sizes ensuring individual attention for every child
- Our Rainbow class provides dedicated nurture provision for early years
- We maintain extensive school grounds with strong outdoor learning focus
- Our experienced teaching team has served the community since 1975
- We provide seamless transition support from nursery to primary education
What people say
Nurturing environment
Experienced staff
Good communication
Creative activities
Smooth transition
Services
Primary Education
We deliver Key Stage 1 and 2 education following the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Our structured learning programs combine academic instruction with social-emotional development. Small class sizes ensure individual attention while specialist teachers support music, art, and physical education.
Nursery Programs
Our nursery unit provides early childhood education for children aged 3-4 years. The program focuses on foundational skills through play-based learning. We offer both morning and afternoon sessions with qualified early years specialists.
Learning Support
Three dedicated Learning Support Centres provide specialist provision for pupils with additional needs. Our SENCO and support staff implement individualised education plans. We offer both in-class support and withdrawal sessions as required.
Extracurricular Activities
We offer a range of enrichment activities including sports, arts, and academic clubs. Programs operate before and after regular school hours. Activities change seasonally to provide varied learning experiences.
Parental Engagement
We maintain regular communication through the Seesaw app and school portal. Parent workshops and volunteering opportunities strengthen home-school connections. Our Friends of West Winds Primary School & Nursery Unit group supports school improvement initiatives.
People
Mrs H Robinson
Principal
With over 25 years' experience in primary education, Mrs Robinson leads our school with a focus on nurturing development. She oversees curriculum implementation and staff development while maintaining community partnerships.
Ms C Carson
Vice-Principal
Ms Carson manages daily school operations and supports teaching staff. She specialises in early years education and leads our nursery program. With 18 years at the school, she ensures consistent educational standards.
Mrs S Murray
Nursery Teacher
As our lead early years educator, Mrs Murray designs play-based learning activities. She works closely with parents to support children's transition to primary education. Her team includes two dedicated nursery assistants.
Mrs H Beattie
SENCO
Mrs Beattie coordinates additional learning support across three centres. She develops individual education plans and trains staff in inclusive teaching practices. With specialist qualifications in special educational needs, she leads a team of six support staff.
Mrs J Reid
Additional Learning Support Teacher
Mrs Reid delivers targeted interventions for pupils requiring extra academic support. She works across all year groups implementing tailored learning strategies. With qualifications in learning difficulties, she contributes to staff training programs.
Questions
What age children do you teach?
We provide education for children aged 3-11 years through our nursery and primary programs.
How do you support special educational needs?
Three Learning Support Centres offer specialist provision with qualified SEN teachers and assistants.
What curriculum do you follow?
We deliver the Northern Ireland Curriculum with a focus on both academic and personal development.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the Seesaw app for daily updates and maintain regular parent-teacher meetings.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer sports, arts, and academic clubs before and after school hours with varied seasonal programs.
How do you help nursery children transition to primary?
Our Rainbow class provides structured nurture provision to ease the transition to Primary 1.
