Under the Son

We have observed the excellent developmental outcomes of the many children in our London preschool and nurseries between 2007 and 2017, under the EYFS curriculum, with 2 x Good Ofsted gradings (2014, 2016) and 3 x Outstanding Ofsted gradings (2008, 2012, 2016) achieved. These are top gradings in England.

As a South African preschool, we follow the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), which provides a holistic approach to early childhood development, ensuring that all children receive quality education and care. Our programme is guided by the Early Learning and Development Areas (ELDAs), which form the foundation for meaningful learning experiences. These six ELDAs are: Well-being, which focuses on health, safety, and emotional security; Identity and Belonging, which nurtures self-confidence, cultural awareness, and relationships; Communication, which supports language development, listening, and early literacy; Exploring Mathematics, which encourages problem-solving, number concepts, and spatial awareness; Creativity, which fosters imagination, artistic expression, and innovation; and Knowledge and Understanding of the World, which develops curiosity, environmental awareness, and scientific thinking. By integrating these areas into daily activities, we ensure that children grow into confident, capable, and well-rounded individuals.

We create our own weekly thematic lesson plans, carefully designed to be engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for young children. A strong focus on the environment and recycling is woven into our planning, encouraging children to develop a deep respect for nature and sustainable living. The outdoors plays a central role in our daily activities, allowing children to explore, learn, and connect with the world around them. We actively involve children in as many aspects of their learning as possible, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. For example, they help create wall charts and posters using recycled materials, reinforcing both creativity and environmental awareness. In our garden spaces, children plant, water, harvest, clean, and prepare fruits and vegetables, gaining firsthand experience in caring for nature and understanding where food comes from. These experiences nurture independence, teamwork, and appreciation for the natural world while making learning enjoyable and meaningful.

BIBLE CURRICULUM
Alongside our Education curriculum we run our Bible curriculum, being a Christian-based nursery school. We encourage our children to be loving, caring and kind, to learn to be empathetic and thinking of their friend’s needs, plus being able to express their own needs, from a young age.