Early Years education (ages 2–5)
Our Early Years cares for pupils from the age of 2 to 5. This comprises our Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception classes. All of our planning is based on the UK framework for this age group, which has been carefully designed to meet the needs of under-fives.
In the Early Years at St. George’s, children grow in a safe, supportive environment where they feel valued, inspired, and ready to explore.
We combine high-quality teaching with exceptional pastoral care, ensuring every child builds confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for the years ahead.
Individual attention that makes the difference
Small classes. Strong relationships. Personal care
Every child at St. George’s benefits from a highly supportive learning environment, shaped by small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and experienced teaching assistants.
We take the time to truly understand each child - their personality, strengths, and needs - building strong relationships that support both emotional wellbeing and academic development.
This personalised approach ensures that children feel secure, confident, and ready to engage in learning every day.
A curriculum adapted to each child
Learning through play, exploration and discovery
Our Early Years programme follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), carefully adapted to meet the needs of our international community.
Children learn through play, exploration, and structured activities that support their development across key areas:
- Communication and Language - developing speaking, listening, and understanding through meaningful interaction.
- Physical Development - building coordination, movement, and physical confidence.
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development - fostering self-confidence, emotional awareness, and positive relationships.
As children grow, they develop essential skills in:
- Literacy - early reading and writing, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Mathematics - counting, number recognition, shape, space, and measurement.
- Understanding the World - exploring nature, technology, and the environment through hands-on experiences.
- Expressive Arts - creativity through art, music, dance, and imaginative play.
Specialist teachers enrich the programme in areas such as Physical Education, Music, and German.
English is the primary language of learning. German is introduced playfully through stories and songs, supporting natural bilingual development.
A nurturing learning environment
Spaces that inspire curiosity and independence
Every space in our Early Years is thoughtfully designed to inspire exploration, creativity, and independence.
From role play corners and creative areas to construction zones and outdoor learning spaces, children are surrounded by engaging resources that encourage them to discover, create, and grow.
Through hands-on experiences, children naturally develop language, social, and motor skills while building curiosity and a love of learning.
Literacy and mathematics are seamlessly integrated into everyday activities - through storytelling, books, counting games, and practical exploration - making learning meaningful and enjoyable.
Our balanced approach combines guided teaching with self-directed discovery, giving each child the freedom to explore their interests and take ownership of their learning.
Indoor and outdoor environments work together to create a rich and stimulating setting where children feel inspired, supported, and ready to thrive.
A smooth and caring transition into school life
Settling in with confidence
Starting school is a significant step - for both children and parents.
Our structured and flexible settling-in process ensures that each child transitions into school life at their own pace, supported by close communication between families and teachers.
This creates a strong sense of security and trust from the very beginning, helping children feel comfortable, confident, and ready to engage in school life.
Clear communication and meaningful progress
Understanding your child’s development
We maintain close and transparent communication with parents, providing regular updates on each child’s development.
Progress is captured using a mix of photographs, written notes, and video observations. This comprehensive record of each individual pupil's educational journey is accessible to the parents online, providing them with valuable insights into their children’s initial steps in education.
Progress is carefully observed and documented, giving parents valuable insights into their child’s learning journey and ensuring strong partnership between home and school.
Preparing for the next stage
A strong foundation for Primary School
Our Early Years programme prepares children not only academically, but socially and emotionally for the transition into Primary School.
Children leave Early Years as confident learners, ready to take their next steps with curiosity, independence, and enthusiasm.
Our four pillars
Education, Innovation, Culture and Care
A distinctive approach to education, built on four pillars that shape how our pupils learn, grow and thrive.
Each pillar represents a core dimension of school life and is explored across our curriculum, co-curricular programmes and wider community.
