Our classes
In Pre-K when the children are ready to focus and listen for longer, they can start the formal teaching of reading and writing. We support their learning through child and adult led enquiry in an enriched environment where they can make choices and practice their new skills. We encourage independence and taking responsibility for themselves and their school.
Learning, care, development
4-5-year-olds
Pre-Kindergarten
⦁ Pre Ivy Curriculum based on international research into early childhood education
⦁ Importance of the emotional and physical environment
⦁ Child centred and developmentally appropriate practice
⦁ Following the child’s interests and individual needs
⦁ Adult led interactive learning and purposeful child led activities
⦁ Role of the adult to support learning is vital
⦁ Positive behaviour management to develop behaviour for learning
⦁ Good teacher to child ratio to ensure optimum support
⦁ Parent and family partnership
⦁ Robust teacher training and performance management to develop the team
Outcomes for
4–5-year-olds:
⦁ Happy and self-confident
⦁ Manage personal care independently
⦁ Enjoy learning and asks questions in English
⦁ Understands and follows school behavioural expectations
⦁ Can manage feelings most of the time
⦁ Can concentrate for longer
⦁ Starting to read and write independently
