• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

This area considers the children’s confidence, independence and understanding of relationships.

• Communication, Language and Literacy

Speaking, listening, writing, reading and role-play are covered in this area of learning through themed lessons and sessions.

• Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy

Not only do we teach the children number skills we also provide them with the mental tools and systems to solve problems.

• Knowledge and Understanding of the World

The children learn about the world around them and develop a sense of awe and wonder.

• Physical Development

This area promotes development of both fine and gross motor skills. Fine motor includes the correct pencil grip, scissor control and manipulation skills. Gross motor is the introduction of PE skills including climbing, running, movement around and on gym equipment and ball skills

• Creative Development

The children are encouraged to create in 2 and 3d, use musical instruments and perform songs and drama.

The above six areas are designed to encourage holistic learning through well planned and delivered opportunities and activities. The Early Years Department is divided into three year groups: playgroup,pre nursery and nursery classes.

The children start attending Yandutse Nursery and Primary School at the age of two-and-a-half. They progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage being challenged appropriately, as they get older.  By the time the children leave the Nursery, at the age of five, they are well equipped with the skills and attitudes that prepare them for more formal learning in primary 1.