Nursery and Reception

Our bilingual Nursery and Reception (Early Years Programme) is based on the latest and most comprehensive research on early learning. As the first school experience for our youngest students, it’s paramount that the programme be safe, joyful, and rich. Our child-led approach builds on their ideas and interests, allowing them to explore a range of activities while offering multiple opportunities for open-ended learning in both languages. 

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”  Albert EinsteinTo develop self-directed and confident young learners, children will experience:

• Active project-based learning through innovative methods
• Inquiry activities through provocations
• Interactions in a safe environment dedicated to experiential learning
• Positive interactions and relationship learning from others

In response to growing demand for flexibility, we’re excited to introduce a new Half-Day Programme for our Petite Section (3 years old). Families can now choose a morning or afternoon slot, with or without lunch, while still accessing our warm, bilingual early years environment.

Why Choose Half-Days?

• A Gentle Start: Ideal for first-time nursery families or children easing into separation.
• More Accessible: A great option for those seeking a quality nursery experience without the full-day commitment.
• Fits Family Schedules: Especially useful for parents juggling school runs or part-time work.
• Same High Standards: Children benefit from our nurturing, dual-language curriculum and social learning, just in a shorter format.
• Pathway to Full-Day: A smooth transition to future full-time enrolment.
• Budget-Friendly: More affordable while maintaining educational value.

This new format ensures greater flexibility, while preserving the heart of our early years philosophy.

Exploring our surroundings is key to nurturing creativity, exploring seasons, and all kinds of weather, building respect for nature. Every week, students are able, through “Forest Days” to experiment with a limitless range of feelings while interacting with plants and animals.

“Children only fully understand what they themselves have created.”  Jean Piaget

At Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill, each child’s inquisitive mind is developed through play scenarios, and differentiated learning opportunities, pursuant to the British Nursery and Reception framework.

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.”  O. Fred Donaldson

Through proven yet innovative pedagogical methods, children are encouraged to discover, articulate, and express their own ideas and thoughts and to work collaboratively with others.

“Playing is not an amusement. It is a most serious endeavour with the deepest meaning.”  F. Froebel

“To teach, one must spark emotion. Too many people still believe that while playing, one learns nothing.”  Maria Montessori

• 8:30am – Welcome and targeted learning activities/self-registration
• 8.55am-Visual Timetable
• 9:00am – Adult led learning
• 9.30am – Outside Learning and snack time
• 10.15am-Adult-led learning/independent learning
• 11.15am-Lunchtime
• 12:30pm – Nap time (based on student’s needs) / Language activities
• 2pm Outdoor Learning
• 2:45pm-Storytime/songs/rhymes
• 3:15pm – Home time

Our curriculum is guided by, but not limited to the tBritish Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Teachers will lead activities and develop the 7 core learning areas through exploration.

• Physical Development
• Communication and Language
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Art and Design
• Literacy