Early education is the time your child spends in pre-school, from the term following their 3rd birthday, until the September following their 4th birthday. Although not compulsory, this is a very important phase in your child’s life as it lays the building blocks for their future learning.

Early education takes place both inside the early years’ classrooms and in the outdoor area which allows children to learn through play. The Curriculum for Funded Non-Maintained Nursery Settings gives every child the opportunity to be at the centre of their learning. Your child’s interests will be taken into account and they will be encouraged to make choices about their learning. Fully qualified staff will be working with whole classes, small groups and individuals to develop children’s learning, whilst making observations.  This results in a learning experience which is fun, practical and full of hands-on activities which are known to develop positive attitudes to learning.

Early education enables children to enjoy learning and playing before they begin school and this experience will help them to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding to prepare them for their future years in education.

For information about early education places in Monmouthshire, please visit http://www.fis.wales/fis/W06000021

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For more information about the Curriculum for Funded Non-Maintained Nursery Settings please download the guide below.