The Early Years offers a dynamic curriculum based on inquiry through play to support children’s growth and skill development.
The Tiny Tots Programme
Offered for learners aged 18 months to 3 years old
First Steps in School
School is the first place away from home for many children, and at St Nicholas, we will provide a “second home” where children feel comfortable and safe. Tiny Tots is a stimulating and secure environment where children are expertly and safely cared for and allowed to explore the world around them.
They develop positive and trusting relationships with their peers and lead learners in a multi-age Environment.
Exploration and Inquiry
As part of the play based programme in Tiny Tots, early learners are encouraged to inquire in indoor and outdoor spaces, acquiring the confidence to choose areas to explore, books to read, toys and materials to play and create with.
Our outdoor garden brings us close to nature and different elements such as sand, earth, grass, which help develop an appreciation and a sense of care.
Language Rich Learning
Children experience authentic English language learning in the context of play. Children’s language learning is modelled by culturally sensitive and fluent English speakers.
The PYP in the Early Years (Nursery, KG1 and KG2)
Offered for learners aged 3 to 6 years old
Play is Inquiry
Early learners wonder and theorise about themselves, others and the world as they play. For that, lead learners carefully organise indoor and outdoor spaces that spark curiosity, a desire to learn and promote independence.
Symbolic Learning
and expression in responsive imaginative play-based settings, children represent their understanding of the world and represent roles creatively. In these opportunities, early learners explore the real social purpose of symbols, images, letters and numbers.
In mixed-age groups, children are encouraged to respect and care for each other and support the learning of others, naturally developing social skills, as well as creative ways of communicating. We differentiate learning from identifying each child’s strength and then providing stimulus to match each child’s needs.
Healthy Relationships
Well Designed Learning Environments
Lead learners bring the PYP in the Early Years curriculum to life as they intentionally provide uninterrupted time for children to go deep into experiences that integrate all subjects of the curriculum (Language, Creative Arts, Science, Maths, and Personal, Social and Physical Education) in meaningful and relevant ways.
The Early Years offers a dynamic curriculum based on inquiry through play to support children’s growth and skill development.
The Tiny Tots Programme
Offered for learners aged 18 months to 3 years old
First Steps in School
School is the first place away from home for many children, and at St Nicholas, we will provide a “second home” where children feel comfortable and safe. Tiny Tots is a stimulating and secure environment where children are expertly and safely cared for and allowed to explore the world around them.
They develop positive and trusting relationships with their peers and lead learners in a multi-age Environment.
Exploration and Inquiry
As part of the play based programme in Tiny Tots, early learners are encouraged to inquire in indoor and outdoor spaces, acquiring the confidence to choose areas to explore, books to read, toys and materials to play and create with.
Our outdoor garden brings us close to nature and different elements such as sand, earth, grass, which help develop an appreciation and a sense of care.
Language Rich Learning
Children experience authentic English language learning in the context of play. Children’s language learning is modelled by culturally sensitive and fluent English speakers.
The PYP in the Early Years (Nursery, KG1 and KG2)
Offered for learners aged 3 to 6 years old
Play is Inquiry
Early learners wonder and theorise about themselves, others and the world as they play. For that, lead learners carefully organise indoor and outdoor spaces that spark curiosity, a desire to learn and promote independence.
Symbolic Learning
and expression in responsive imaginative play-based settings, children represent their understanding of the world and represent roles creatively. In these opportunities, early learners explore the real social purpose of symbols, images, letters and numbers.
Healthy Relationships
In mixed-age groups, children are encouraged to respect and care for each other and support the learning of others, naturally developing social skills, as well as creative ways of communicating. We differentiate learning from identifying each child’s strength and then providing stimulus to match each child’s needs.
Well Designed Learning Environments
Lead learners bring the PYP in the Early Years curriculum to life as they intentionally provide uninterrupted time for children to go deep into experiences that integrate all subjects of the curriculum (Language, Creative Arts, Science, Maths, and Personal, Social and Physical Education) in meaningful and relevant ways.
