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What is FS1 in the British Curriculum? A Parent’s Guide to Nursery

What is FS1 in the British Curriculum? A Parent’s Guide to Nursery

by Early Years Pad | Jun 6, 2025 | Guidance for Parents and Kids

If you are considering a school that follow the British Curriculum for your child, you may have come across the term FS1, or Foundation Stage 1. But what does FS1 actually mean? And how does it fit into your child’s early education? Or maybe you have even asked...
How to Prepare Your Child for a Nursery Assessment

How to Prepare Your Child for a Nursery Assessment

by Early Years Pad | May 28, 2025 | Guidance for Parents and Kids

How to Prepare Your Child for a Nursery Assessment A nursery assessment is often needed when a child starts at nursery school. Starting nursery is an exciting and important step in your child’s early learning journey. This falls under the broader category of early...
How to Prepare Your Child for a Preschool Assessment

How to Prepare Your Child for a Preschool Assessment

by Early Years Pad | May 21, 2025 | Guidance for Parents and Kids

How to Prepare Your Child for a Preschool Assessment Starting preschool is a big milestone for you, but more so for your child! One of the first steps in this journey is often a preschool assessment, which falls into the early years assessment category. While the...
So You Want to Send Your Child to a British International School?

So You Want to Send Your Child to a British International School?

by Early Years Pad | May 6, 2025 | Guidance for Parents and Kids

It’s a BIG Decision Choosing a British international school for your child gives them access to a global education system that is highly respected, widely recognised and brings unending value. It also opens the path to university, broader connections and an...
Children’s Exercise – How important is it?

Children’s Exercise – How important is it?

by Early Years Pad | May 2, 2025 | Guidance for Parents and Kids

The Importance of Exercise for Children Aged 3 – 7 Physical activity during early childhood lays the foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle. Exercise isn’t just about physical health; it boosts brain development, supports social skills, and helps regulate...
How to manage your child’s screen time in 2025

How to manage your child’s screen time in 2025

by Early Years Pad | Apr 28, 2025 | Guidance for Parents and Kids

Children Aged 3 – 7 At this early stage in your child’s life, up to the age of 7 or 8, screen time is less of a worry than the teen years. We would say that the older a child gets, the more they want to be on their screens. This curve will plateau when...
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