Central English Speaking Kindergarten

At CESK, we follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure your child receives the best possible start to their learning in a stimulating and encouraging setting. There are 3 Prime and 4 specific areas in the new 2012 revised EYFS. Each of these areas has a set of stepping stones that progress towards early learning goals, for which each Class Leader plans activities to help meet the diverse needs of each child, so that they are well prepared for when they start school. Learning is encouraged through play and includes activities to involve each area. Progress for your child can be tracked via a secure website.

We have a child-centred approach, where children are respected as individuals and encouraged to learn and develop at their own pace. Children are exposed to a variety of experiences to encourage creativity, individuality and to develop self-confidence. Our pre-school is regularly inspected by the authorities, to ensure we are meeting (and in most cases, exceeding) standards and adhering to the procedures given. There are many things that parents can do to help prepare their child for that first day at pre-school. Your Childs First Day

We encourage you to build relationships with all staff who are caring for your child as it not only makes it easier when covering for holidays, sickness and training days, but more importantly, will help to ensure that there is always a familiar face for you and your child.

Why Choose CESK:

• CESK is Qatar’s longest established British pre-school.
• The original Founder continues to have an active involvement in the care and education of the children.
• Parents trust CESK to provide their children with a safe, secure, happy, healthy and stimulating environment.
• Our pre-school suits the needs of children, with spacious outdoor play areas, complete with modern indoor and outdoor equipment and a variety of age appropriate toys.
• Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence.
• Our education programmes give children a great start.
• Our friendly, experienced and caring staff are one of the main reasons why parents choose our pre-school.
• Our strong partnership with parents, ensures that parents are kept up to date with their child’s progress in pre-school. With online access to their children’s progress and diaries, parents are always kept ’in the loop’.

Self-confidence and self-awareness:

• Children are confident to try new activities, and say why they like some activities more than others.
• They are confident to speak in a familiar group, will talk about their ideas, and will choose the resources they need for their chosen activities.
• They say when they do or don’t need help.

Managing feelings and behaviour:

• Children talk about how they and others show feelings, talk about their own and others’ behaviour and its consequences, and know that some behaviour is unacceptable.
• They work as part of a group or class, and understand and follow the rules.
• They adjust their behaviour to different situations, and take changes of routine in their stride.

Making relationships:

• Children play co-operatively, taking turns with others.
• They take account of another’s ideas about how to organise their activity.
• They show sensitivity to others’ needs and feelings, and form positive relationships with adults and other children.