Prep-Programme - Curriculum - for children 2y 3m to 3 years old

Our Prep-Programme has been introduced for children who will shortly be entering the exciting new world of Kindergarten education, where our programme is based on the British National Curriculum's Foundation Stage.

We feel that it is important to prepare each child for the challenges that lie ahead, using the same structure for continuity. Our belief is that children learn by "doing" to become independent, confident learners for the future.

Our curriculum:

Language & Literacy

Students will be encouraged through circle time to become confident communicating as individuals and as part of a small group where vocabulary is enhanced. Our "Letterland" phonics programme is a daily feature of the Prep-Programme, where students learn through stories, songs, games and discussion. All students are encouraged to foster an enjoyment of books as this helps with reading skills at a later stage. Books are freely available and there are daily "story times".

Social & Personal

Students will have the opportunity to play alongside other children and skills such as sharing, taking turns and participating in group activities will be encouraged. We will facilitate independent self help skills and decision making skills through practical participation. We will also - after an initial settling period - encourage the gradual withdrawal of the accompanying adult from the classroom for short periods of time.

Mathematics

The foundation knowledge that students have already attained will be developed. Number concepts, an understanding of size & comparisons, matching, pairing and problem solving will be developed through practical situations.

Physical

Through our child-orientated environment, students will be able to develop their large and fine motor skills. They can develop skills such as climbing, throwing, kicking and jumping in the playground. Through carefully selected play materials, their fine motor skills - needed later in life for writing - will be developed in the classroom using pencils, paint brushes, scissors, threading and much more.

Creative

Students will have the opportunity to explore the properties of natural elements such as, water, sand and clay. We will encourage creativity through drama sessions, imagination and participation in role play situations. Students will begin to develop an understanding of spatial awareness with the use of construction materials, blocks, lego etc.

Knowledge & Understanding of the world

We will provide opportunities for students to explore the environment with the use of field trips as an extension of the classroom. Teachers will encourage a natural curiosity of the surrounding environment using circle times for discussion that would include topics such as the weather, changing seasons and festivals.