The Early Years Foundation Stage

The Cottage

Tots & Toddlers

The (twice-weekly) Toddler group provides an invaluable link between the local community and our school. Parents of young children are able to meet whilst their children enjoy age-appropriate toys and activities. A relaxed and informal introduction to a new environment
for small children.

• Refreshments available
• An essential and thriving part of the school, the Early Years department caters for children from two years. Making the most of a young child's enthusiasm for discovery, the qualified and experienced staff channel this into constructive activity whilst maintaining a sense of excitement. Each child thus follows a structured approach to learning and play in a happy, colourful and caring atmosphere.

Nursery

Our primary aim is to provide an environment that is both caring and inspiring. The Nursery sessions provide a balance of group and individual activities, each promoting a variety of skills. Taught by specialist teachers in Music, Drama and Creative Dance, the Nursery children are predominantly learning through play with the provision of an assortment of pursuits and equipment that stimulate their natural sense of curiosity and excitement.

Glenesk recognises each child's individuality and we allow for a gradual increase in attendance each term.

• On entry at 2 years old children commence with a minimum of two morning sessions and gradually increase each term, however, afternoon sessions and a full-time option are also available, if required

 We encourage children to work happily alongside each other promoting a strong self-image, self-esteem and respect for others.

Allowing children to learn through experience and     play we provide an exciting and well-planned curriculum for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Through play, communication, observation, planning, questioning, experimenting, testing, repeating, reflecting and responding to adults and each other, the children are provided with organised purposeful activities that engage them in the learning process.

• Music, Drama, Creative Dance and Physical education are taught by specialist teachers

• French is taught to all children from Kindergarten upwards

Kindergarten

Children may attend full time school in Kindergarten or, our minimum sessions required are: four morning sessions during their Autumn term, four mornings and one afternoon in the Spring term and five mornings with two afternoons in the Summer term. Lunches and extra sessions may be added during the term, with a full time option available, if required.

Reception

Reception children attend full time with the option of Friday afternoon off in the Autumn term, if required.  All Reception children attend full time in the Spring and Summer terms.