SENIOR | PREP | PARENTS FACEBOOK PREP TWITTER SENIOR TWITTER YOUTUBE SEARCH St Edward's Cheltenham > Kindergarten > The Learning Journey The Learning Journey We have three groups for our Kindergarten children: Babies (12-24 months) – Little Acorns and Little Oaks In Little Acorns and Little Oaks, our qualified practitioners support the babies and toddler’s natural curiosity by ensuring that the children have lots of scope for exploration and expression in a beautiful inspiring environment. With sensory play being an important part of early childhood development and crucial for brain development we ensure that the children engage in daily activities that promote the use of their senses. Nursery (2-3 years) – Willow and Maple Our focus in Nursery is to inspire children to have a lifelong passion for learning and exploration. Children are driven by curiosity and imagination and seek to gain a better understanding of the world around them through observation and investigation. With this in mind we listen to the children’s voices and facilitate their and knowledge and understanding by implementing a ‘See, Think, Wonder’ curriculum that is built upon the child’s interests. Pre-School (3-4 years) – Hazel and Laurel In Pre-School we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and integrate the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) to further develop broad and balanced learning. Our Pre-School classrooms are based in the Pre-Prep Department as this ensures a smooth transition into Reception. Our children also benefit from a wonderful outdoor environment which has been designed to ignite their imagination and instil a growing sense of wonder. Upon joining the Kindergarten, children are expected to stay on through to Reception. “What children learn does not follow as an automatic result from what is taught, rather, it is in large part due to the children’s own doing, as a consequence of their activities and our resources.” – Loris Malaguzzi, The Hundred Languages of Children ^ Preparatory School St Edward’s Preparatory School 252 London Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6NR Tel: + 44 (0)1242 388550 Email: prepschool@stedwards.co.uk Senior School St Edward’s School Cirencester Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8EY Tel: +44(0)1242 388555 Email: reception@stedwards.co.uk International International Short Stay Courses IELTS Courses International Admissions Useful Links Alumni Prep Calendar Senior Calendar Facilities Policies Privacy Policy Vacancies High Visibility Contact Us Believe.Strive.Achieve © 2021 Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered No. 1961978. Registered Charity No 293360 School Website : innermedia.co.uk We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Reject All Accept All