The programme in the Nursery Class is designed to capture children's interest in a practical, hands-on way and to make learning fun. It provides an ideal preparation for school. Children must be 3 years old by the 31st August to begin the Nursery Class in September. The six areas of learning
This education is often referred to as the Foundation Stage and children complete their last year of this stage during their first year at Primary School (Reception Class).
Personal, social and emotional development Knowing the difference between right and wrong, sharing, being able to dress and undress, taking an interest in others and in a variety of activities, and having the self-confidence to try new things. Communication, language and literacy Talking clearly and confidently, listening to stories, poems and songs, naming and sounding the letters of the alphabet, writing their own name and reading some simple common words (and, look, up, I, you, go, etc.) Mathematical development Counting, understanding and recognising numbers up to 10, understanding terms like 'greater', 'smaller', 'heavier', 'lighter', being aware of shapes and space, and starting to understand the concepts of adding or taking away. Knowledge and understanding of the world Showing an interest in exploring their world, finding out about the past, about different cultures, and about everyday technology and how it is used. Physical development Moving about confidently and with reasonable co-ordination. Creative development - using colours and shapes to make things, telling stories, singing simple songs from memory, making music and dancing.
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