The Crucial Early Years
In July 2000, the RAND Education Foundation, a leading global education research organisation, released results of a scientific study conducted on about 10,000 children over a period of 15 years.  The study concluded that:

• The formative years of a child are the most critical to his development, since as much as half of the child's intelligence is developed between the ages of zero and five.  During this critical stage, a child's overall development is heavily dependent on early experiences, since young children are most open to learning and enriching influences.  There is a strong relation between the level of children's development and the quality of early education they receive.

• Positive interactions between caregivers and children, in settings where there are low child-to-adult ratios, support happier and more engaged children.

• Children who attend high-quality child-care settings display better cognitive, language, and social skills both on standardized tests and according to parents, teachers, and observers.

• Children who have received a better early education go on to be more productive adults with increased independence, social confidence and higher chances of success at all stages in life.

Our Teaching Philosophy
Unlike other early education centers in the region, Jumeirah International Nursery offers the research based Early Years and Foundation Stage of National Curriculum (UK) as the basis of it teaching methods.  

At the foundation stage children retain more when they're having fun.  Whilst our programs emphasize learning through play, they are flexible enough to allow for individual growth, and structured enough to promote cognitive skills and self-discipline.  Our flexible year-around approach to learning, accommodates for different rates at which children develop.  Each weekly program unit is built around a theme and presents daily activities to introduce or to reinforce at least ten developmental skills that lay the foundation for future academics.  Some activities will be structured so that your child explores and experiments through their play, initiating their own learning. Other activities may involve individual quality learning with a member of staff or teacher.  In this way, every day is filled with a healthy mix of learning and fun play, and our caregivers help child develop his unique qualities to his fullest potential.

 The Early Years and Foundation Stage of National Curriculum (UK) ensures that each age group participates in daily activities stimulate six key developmental domains. 
Knowledge & Understanding of the self and the World 
Mathematics & Cognition
Personal, Emotional and Social Development 
Communication, Language and Literacy
Physical Activity
Creative & Artistic Experience

Knowledge and understanding of the world - We present many opportunities to children to solve problems, make decisions, experiment, predict, plan and question a variety of contexts.  It is thrilling to watch the wonder of children discovering themselves and the world. 

Health - As children learn about their bodies and themselves, we encourage them to assume responsibility for hand washing, toileting, and playground safety. 

Mathematics - Our mathematical programs, provide an introduction to basic mathematical concepts such as numbers, patterns, shapes, measuring, volume, capacity and time.  Through through innovative practical exercises, group discussion and colourful posters. 

Cognition - Children need concrete experiences. Tasks and materials are selected to encourage conceptual development by "learning by doing" with interactions that develop problem-solving skills.

Personal and Social skills - Jumeirah International Nursery provides children with the environment to build self-esteem, self-control and self-awareness. Throughout their day they are given many opportunities to meet with success.

Emotional support - Our caregivers truly love children. Each child is provided with affection and support from warm and caring adults. We also encourage autonomy in each child and cooperation within the classrooms.

Communication, Language & Literacy - Our reading rich curriculum provides our children an introduction to reading through the discussion of books and characters. There are a number of stages to follow each with its own set of key words to learn. Eventually children will learn to build their own sentences form these words. Our Curriculum uses games, story tapes and computer software to aid learning.  We also have a well stocked library of books that the children can borrow as part of a book-sharing scheme. 

We also offer the "Phonics"  program which has proven wonderfully effective in teaching children to read - and to love reading, which is the number one predictor of success in school.  "Hooked on Phonics" is an optional program which supplements our reading-enriched curricula, providing special, more individualized instruction. Not only will your child's reading skills improve, but they just may come away with a love for reading that will last a lifetime.

Physical activity - Our program ensures that children are encouraged to move indoors and outdoors on our challenging playscapes which help them understand how their bodies work, and what they need to do to be safe and healthy.  Daily program plans also engage children in periods of active and quiet play.

Creative and Artistic Experience - Creative expression is achieved through art, design, technology, music, movement and dance. Easel painting and listening to children's classics quickly become among the favorite activities. Imaginative role playing kindles their creative juices.

Communication - guaranteed
Jumeirah International Nursery ensures that each child's progress is monitored and communicated regularly.  Each child's progression in the six key areas of development are recorded in an Observation Folder which you will have continuous access to at any time.  The folder facilitates discussions with the teacher on any concerns and your child's development during teacher parent conferences.  Thrice a year a year we issue a summative report of your child's progress.  The Observation folder will be presented to you when your child leaves school, and can be passed on to the destination primary school.

Moving on up
Our school has rooms dedicated to different age groups.  During your child's first educational journey within the school she will gradually progress through these different rooms.  The timing of these moves will depend upon your child's individual needs and their stage of development.

Special Care & Gentle Discipline
Depending on your childcare needs, your child may spend a significant amount of time in our care.  Having placed your trust in us, we take our responsibility very seriously, and realise make every effort to provide more than just the essentials to you and your child.  

Jumeirah International Nursery's policy is never to embarrass or ridicule a child when he misbehaves.  Teaching disciplined self-control is just a normal part of growing up.  We do not allow the use of corporal or physical punishment.   Instead, we use positive behavioral influences that strengthen self-esteem and confidence. Many a time difficult situations are handled by redirecting the child to another, more appropriate activity.

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