Early Communication and Learning

Group 2 provides a nurturing, language-rich and engaging learning environment for children who are developing their early communication, understanding and foundational learning skills.

Our curriculum focuses on strengthening communication and language, early literacy, numeracy, social interaction, emotional development and independence. Learning is delivered through practical, play-based and structured activities that enable children to develop skills through meaningful experiences.

High-quality stories and texts provide the foundation for much of our learning. Through sensory storytelling, Talk for Writing, role play, phonics, songs and hands-on exploration, children develop vocabulary, listening skills, comprehension and early reading and writing abilities.

We use a total communication approach, incorporating Makaton, visual supports, modelling and repetition to help children understand language, express their needs and participate confidently in learning.

Children are encouraged to develop curiosity, resilience and independence through carefully adapted activities that provide the right level of challenge and support. Our aim is to build strong foundations for future learning while nurturing children's confidence, relationships and enjoyment of school.