Preschool Curriculum Overview

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework sets out core principles and age-appropriate standards that should be attained to ensure effective child learning and development:

  • Principle 1: A Unique Child
  • Principle 2: Positive Relationships
  • Principles 3: Enabling Environment

KKIS follows 7 Areas of Learning and Development for pre-Nursery (2-3 age), Nursery (age 3-4) and Reception (age 4-5) based on Early Learning Goals (ELGs) aligned with British National Curriculum standards. These areas are delivered through pre-developed lesson plans with a focus on “life skills” and project-based learning, English language and Maths. The life skills component is delivered through providing daily structure for students in the form of routines, behaviour management and self-regulation – care for belongings, eating, drinking, packing away, dressing, sleeping and toilet training.

Prime Areas (focus on fundamental development):

  1. Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED)
  2. Communication and Language (CL)
  3. Physical Development (PD)

Specific Areas (introduce academic and world knowledge):

  1. Literacy (LD)
  2. Mathematics (MD)
  3. Understanding the World (UTW)
  4. Expressive Arts and Design (EAD)

Early Learning Goals: By the end of Reception, students are expected to meet specific ELGs across these areas. These goals include:

  • Development in communication and speaking.
  • Basic reading and writing skills.
  • Mathematical understanding (numbers, shapes, space).
  • Physical coordination and self-care.
  • Awareness of the environment, people, and cultures.