The Woodland Happy Valley Pre-School follows the UK National Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage and has a significant English and Mandarin component.
Accredited by The Pre-School Learning Alliance (London), the school employs traditional teaching methods. Like all Woodland Pre-Schools, we aim to provide the very highest quality international pre-school education.
classes are offered at our school: Stepping Stones is for children aged 2 years 4 months of age and above and will prepare them for our pre-school classes. The classes help children become increasingly independent of their accompanying adults, develop classroom routines, learn to positively interact with others, and develop their concentration skills. Children usually attend for one term before graduating from our pre-school classes.
The pre-school curriculum is designed for children aged 2½ to 5 years who are ready for the challenges of pre-school. Children don't need to have attended our Stepping Stones classes before entry to pre-school. However, children who have been more familiar with the staff, surroundings, and routines, which lead to a faster, less stressful transition into the pre-school program. You are also welcome to attend for the whole day. The National Curriculum sets out a clear and full entitlement to learning for all pupils up to the age of sixteen. It determines the content of what will be taught and sets attainment targets for learning. It also determines how performance will be assessed and reported.
Each area of learning and development has a set of related Early Learning Goals. Most children will achieve all the goals. By the end of the Foundation Stage, just before entering primary school, some will have progressed beyond them.
As the children prepare to move up and on to Primary School, the Prep for Primary Club focuses on each child’s strengths and weaknesses, building on the skills and knowledge they have gained in the morning program. Amongst other benefits, this program emphasizes language, literacy, and mathematics as well as prepares children mentally, emotionally, and physically for full-day school.
Extra-curricular activities are a fun way to bring out a hidden talent or interest, learn new skills and make new friends. With an abundant variety of over 25 clubs available, your child can enjoy something different each day and have a fulfilling experience at any one of our schools. Please visit our Clubs and Under 3's page for more details.
