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The Early Years Curriculum guides the learning and teaching process and helps us to establish an optimum learning environment in our classes. This is for children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. We believe that to engage, achieve and make positive contributions, pupils must be healthy, secure and safe. We value all of these needs and understand their contribution to the development of happy pupils in an enjoyable, encouraging and stimulating atmosphere.
In Dawn Michaels School, the Early Years learning environment combines high standards with a broad and rich curriculum. We are excited to state that for us , reading starts at 3years!
We use a variety of play-based and structured activities striking a fine balance between both teacher- led and student-initiated play. Play underpins all development and learning for young children. Most children play spontaneously and it is through play that they develop intellectually, creatively, physically, socially and emotionally.
This is in accordance to Early Years Foundation Stage Frame work of the British Curriculum.
To support the 3 prime and 4 specific areas of learning in the Early Years and Foundation stage, we do an adaptation of Montessori method of teaching, which is based on self-directed activity; hands-on learning and collaborative play where children make creative choices in their learning and we have our highly trained and seasoned teachers offer age appropriate activities to guide the process. All these happen in our Montessori lab that is beautifully crafted and designed to meet the specific needs of children in a specific age range. Other aspects of learning are also scheduled into the day.
We have a 21st century, rich, state of the art Make Belief Room, that brings reality and hands-on learning experience to the children.
The progress of each student is monitored through observations, work samples, photographs, e-portfolios, assessment and meetings with parents.
