The early years from birth to age eight are crucial for a child’s development. Children experience rapid growth and development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical areas during this period. Positive early experiences and environments rich in learning opportunities set the stage for lifelong learning and success. For parents, this can make selecting the ideal school for their child a challenging decision.
At St. Joseph’s Institution International School, we understand that enrolling your child in school for the first time can be daunting. For many parents, this marks the first time they entrust their child’s needs, comfort, and well-being to someone outside of family and friends. That is why we prioritise creating a nurturing and supportive environment where your child feels safe, cared for, and happy every day.
As a Lasallian school, we embrace the Lasallian Virtues Project, fostering a respectful school ethos where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while developing strong moral character. Our staff build strong relationships, encourage social skills through play and teamwork, and help children express their emotions. By collaborating with families and teaching self-care and regulation, we provide a balanced approach to supporting children’s overall well- being.
During the early years of childhood, the brain forms over 1 million new neural connections per second. These connections are fundamental for building the brain’s foundation, influencing later learning, behaviour, and health outcomes. Therefore, early experiences are crucial in determining children’s later success in life.
Children learn best through a combination of play, exploration, interaction, and structured activities that meet their developmental needs. Our specialist early years teachers follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which is the national Early Years curriculum in the UK. The EYFS focuses on seven areas of learning, with particular emphasis on three key areas: communication and language, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional development. These areas are essential for children’s overall development and form the basis for more structured learning as they progress. Our youngest learners’ days are filled with a thoughtfully planned blend of activities, including languages, reading, music, maths, and plenty of social interaction.
At St. Joseph’s Institution International School, we are committed to laying a strong foundation for your child’s future. We ensure that every aspect of your child’s development is supported, from their communication skills to their physical and emotional well-being. Our focus goes beyond academics; we prioritise character building, and nurturing traits like empathy, respect, and resilience. We believe that these early years are not just preparation for school, but a critical time for fostering wellbeing and instilling a lifelong love for learning.
