Pre-Prep Curriculum

Reception is the year in which most parents see a dramatic change in their child. Our imaginative and multi-sensory delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum inspires learning and through creativity and play. Children develop their speech, their social bonds, their understanding of number, their ability to read and decode and their understanding of the world. They also learn to express themselves in a creative environment. This is a time for exciting learning and playing and there is such a lot to do when you are only 4 and 5 years old. From a parents' perspective this is the year in which their toddler becomes a child. At Newland house, this transition is sensitively handled with genuine care for the child and their family.

During their time in Reception at Newland House School, children will discover and learn through a variety of engaging activities and play which support the key areas of the EYFS curriculum. 

Early Years Curriculum

During Year One, we encourage our pupils to become a little more independent in their learning. The school day is carefully designed to provide a focus on English and Mathematics at the beginning of the day, followed by topic based learning. We study a range  of factual and intriguing topics that we deliver creatively to help the children learn in a more incidental and engaging way. This year Year 1 will learn about Castles, Forces, Light, Pirates, London and the River Thames, Dinosaurs, Plants and Endangered Animals. Learning has really become great fun!

We provide specialist music teaching throughout the school and Years One and Two are also taught PE, ICT and French by specialist teachers. Pupils work at their own pace and each step is built on their previous learning experiences, thus ensuring that crucial firm foundation for the future. 

By Year Two, pupils have firmly found their feet and as their confidence grows, relish opportunities to investigate and become more independent learners. We enjoy watching their self-assurance grow and their ability to make decisions develop.

In Years One and Two, specialist PE lessons are rotated to cover games, gymnastics and dance. Children continue learning French through songs, rhyme and games. They also practice and develop their computing skills in our stimulating ICT suite. By allowing our pupils to work at their own pace, each step of their education builds on their previous learning experiences and ensures that their understanding is secure.

By the end of Year 2 they have matured into junior age children and parents are often amazed by their level of thinking and questioning. This is perfect preparation for their transition to the Prep and the variety that the curriculum brings.