Fundamental Principles
We apply the following fundamental principles when planning a programme of activities for the:
Early childhood is the foundation on which children build the rest of their lives. It is not just a preparation for adolescence and adulthood – it has an importance in itself.
Children develop at different rates, and in different ways – emotionally, intellectually, morally, socially, physically, and spiritually. All are important; each is interwoven with others.
All children have abilities that should be identified.
Young children learn from everything that happens to them and around them; they do not separate their learning into different subjects or disciplines.
Children learn most effectively through first-hand experience.
Children learn best when they are actively involved and interested.
Children who feel confident in themselves and their own ability have a head start to learning.
Children need time and space to produce work of quality and depth.
What children can do (rather than what they cannot do) is the starting point in their learning.
Play and conversation are the main ways by which young children learn about themselves, other people and the world around them.Children who are encouraged to think for themselves are more likely to act independently.
The relationships which children make with other children and with adults are of central importance to their development.