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We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (which similar to the French "maternelle" curriculum) and we also draw on other educational methods such as the Montessori method.
We are keen to offer the best of the French and British education systems.
As in the British system, we put a lot of emphasis on:
As in the French system, we put a lot of emphasis on:
Our set-up is similar to French maternelles with the following groups:
Classes number are small, between 8 and 16 children depending on their age. Teachers work with small groups of 3-4 children for a number of activities.
Activities are always planned around a topic (e.g. science, music, emotions, people who help us, etc.) in order to make learning more tangible and fun.
Outings are organised on a regular basis (theatre, museums, farms) to illustrate class-based learning.
Preparatory class for the "Petite Section" (PPS), the first year of the French nursery school programme.
The PPS educational programme is aimed at facilitating a child's transition from home to the school environment.
The teacher : child ratio is 1 for 4 children of 2 years.
Classes of "Petite Section" and "Moyenne Section" follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, close to the French curriculum.
The latter establishes 7 main learning areas:
Daily activities children are engaged in are focused on perfecting skills within these 7 areas of learning.
The teacher : child ratio is 1 for 8 children.
We strive to ensure children have a smooth transition into Reception.
Finally, all children aged 3 and 4 receive a grant of around £1,000 per term
Outdoor learning is something the British educational system puts a lot of emphasis on. At L'Ecole du Parc, we think outdoor learning is of crucial importance in the Early Years. This is why we spend a considerable amount of time and energy ensuring we offer children plenty of opportunities to explore and learn outside, such as our new forest school.
Music and singing are powerful teaching tools, especially when working with young children.
They have an essential place in the daily and weekly life of the school through nursery rhymes and songs in French and singing lessons with qualified English-speaking teachers. The school also organises many events such as a music fortnight where children explore a number of different music styles. We also hold a big end of year school play which allows every child to go on stage and experiment performing arts..