EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE
Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) and Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
Early Years Foundation Stage comprises of Foundation Stage 1 and 2. Initiation into the school through fun-filled and stimulating activities by caring teachers helps each student to view schooling very positively, an attitude which contributes immensely towards developing lifelong learning skills.
This ensures that the transition from home to school is easy and enjoyable. Learning in a safe, secure and happy environment leads to healthy, personal and social development, greater self-esteem and good development of basic cognitive and motor abilities.
The key areas of learning and development covered at this stage are:
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Prime Areas
- Personal Social and Emotional Development
- Physical Development
- Communication and Language
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Specific Areas
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the world
- Arts & Design - Expressive Arts & Design
The new Early Years programme in the Foundation Stage ensures that children are suitably prepared for literacy and numeracy.
Phonic methods and well-graded writing patterns follow a comprehensive foundation-building programme focusing on enhancing the skills in reading, speaking, writing and listening. Children in the Foundation Stage mainly learn by playing and exploring, being active and creative learners both indoors and outdoors. The programme is geared for a holistic development of every individual child, developing their self-esteem, social and communication skills. Activities for children are planned around the 7 areas of learning according to the needs and interests of children. Learning takes place directly through formal teaching, using ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and Music. The focus is on both individuals as well as groups.
The use of the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), helps the integration of theme-based learning and STEAM learning into the EYFS curriculum.
Arabic Language: Students in the Foundation Stage are introduced to Arabic language and dedicated lessons delivered by Arabic specialists from FS2.
By the end of Foundation Stage, students become confident and comfortable in the school environment and gain basic knowledge of core concepts in order to prepare them to begin the National Curriculum for England.
More To Explore
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Curriculum Overview
The Westminster School, Dubai has designed its curriculum to empower the learners and create their future.
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Primary School
The Primary School is the stage of enhanced learning, where the students are constantly evolving and growing, intellectually and emotionally.
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Secondary School
The Secondary School covers the ages of 11-16, and is split into two distinct stages, Keys Stage 3 (ages 11-13) and Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16).
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Sixth Form
The Westminster School (TWS) is committed to preparing students for nothing less than excellence and a promising future.
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Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms of behavior with regard to the use of technology.
