At Marleigh, we place a strong emphasis on school readiness within our daily routines and our activities. Children independently wash their hands before serving themselves meals, and once they have finished, they scrape any leftover food into buckets. The toddler and preschool children are taught the “coat trick” and encouraged to have a go at dressing themselves. 

The preschool room learn phonics and what comes before reading through play and adult-led activities giving them the best start at the transition to reception. ✏️

Throughout the setting we ensure the children practise their fine motor skills daily to support pre-writing skills using various tools in their day to day routines such as play dough, various mark making tools, chop sticks etc. ✍️🥢

However, before a child can begin reading and writing, they must first acquire various essential skills. They need to be physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared. This holistic development is our primary focus. 

Our children learn in thoughtfully arranged environments, through play, and by exploring their individual learning styles.
When they leave our setting they are confident, physically capable, resilient, and equipped with problem-solving skills honed through trial and error.

Our children are happy and self-assured learners, embodying the thinkers and doers of tomorrow.