Language & expression
Listening to stories, joining conversations and finding words to describe ideas and feelings.
KG1 & KG2 · NATIONAL EDUCATION
Kindergarten
Small discoveries. A confident beginning.
The first school years are a time to ask questions, make friends and discover the pleasure of learning. Across KG1 and KG2, confidence and curiosity grow together.
UNDERSTANDING THE STAGE
A beginning built around discovery.
Stories, conversation, movement and play give young children ways to explore their world. Sorting familiar objects, noticing patterns and experimenting with sounds introduce early ideas in language and number.
School readiness also includes sharing, taking turns and becoming comfortable with routines. Small steps towards independence matter: expressing a need, looking after belongings and having another try when something is difficult.
Kindergarten is the two-year stage before Primary. Contact OLS for current entry requirements, availability and details of the school day.
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Learning focus.
Numbers & discovery
Exploring counting, shapes, patterns and simple questions through familiar experiences.
Creativity & movement
Drawing, making and imaginative play, alongside opportunities to develop coordination.
Confidence & friendship
Practising routines, sharing resources and becoming more comfortable learning with others.
FROM THE OLS COMMUNITY
Friendship starts here.
A glimpse of the friendships, classroom moments and discoveries that make up life at OLS.
Building together
Digital discovery
Learning as a group
SCHOOL & HOME
Supporting your child.
Everyday moments at home can make a reassuring connection with school.
- Read a short story together and invite your child to describe a favourite part.
- Count, sort or compare everyday objects while cooking, shopping or tidying.
- Practise a small responsibility, such as packing a school bag together.
Education references & useful resources
General guidance for families, informed by the resources below. The OLS team can confirm the school’s current curriculum arrangements and entry requirements.