Early Years Foundation Programme
Two languages, simultaneously
At Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill we have reimagined and pushed the boundaries of a typical nursery environment. Our unique Early Years dual language immersion programme is open to children from the age of three. They are guided by two qualified teachers in the classroom who each use their mother tongue. This setting creates the ideal conditions for bilingualism to flourish naturally in a safe and nurturing environment. Within a short period of time, children effortlessly switch from one language to the other with each teacher and acquire the culture and love of each language.
Early Years Programme Philosophy
Early Years Programme Philosophy
Our Bilingual 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 Einstein
To 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
Learn and Play In and Outside the Classroom
Learn and Play In and Outside the Classroom
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 Early Years Foundation Stage 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
A Day in the Life of an Early Years child
A Day in the Life of an Early Years child
8:40am – Adult-led support/playtime
9:05am – Morning meeting
9:20am – Lessons, groups rota (adult-led and independent activities)
10:10am – Snack followed by outdoor playtime
11am – Storytime
11:15am – Lunchtime
12:30pm – Nap time (based on student’s needs) / Independent topic-related activities
2pm – Outdoor playtime followed by teacher-led activities
3pm – Circle time (storytime)
3:20pm – Home time
Curriculum and Topics
Curriculum and Topics
Our curriculum is guided by, but not limited to, the 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