Education and
Curriculum
An extensive range of toys, equipment and resources is available for
every child in the Kindergarten enabling them to develop at their
own pace and encouraging them to work towards the early learning
goals set by the Department of Education. Comprehensive assessments
are carried out on every child at regular intervals and the results
of these assessments allow us to plan appropriate activities for the
individual to ensure that they receive tailor-made care.
The development of
knowledge includes looking at the environment, studying through
themes and interest tables as well as exchanging news during daily
circle times. We actively encourage children and parents to
participate by bringing in articles for discussion as well as
providing any topics of interest. This exchange of ideas develops
active minds.
Our younger
children work loosely around weekly topics and enjoy using a wide
range of equipment to encourage and enhance all areas of
development.
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Our Pre-school
children work to monthly topics that are planned to cover the six
early learning goals and involve a wide range of teacher-directed
and child-initiated activities. We follow the Foundation Stage
Curriculum that begins at the age of three and continues through to
the end of their reception year at Primary school. This proves to be
helpful in the smooth transition from Kindergarten to full time
school and ensures continuity and progression.
In general, we aim
to ensure that all our children are prepared to start school with
confidence, an eagerness to learn and age appropriate social skills.
Naturally, we cater
for children with a wide range of special educational needs and we
are well equipped and trained to work alongside the many specialists
that are involved when a child has such special needs. We have a
full-time, qualified Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
on site who will work in partnership with the child’s parents and
any involved agencies to develop an individual action plan that will
aid in the development and progression of the child.
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