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[vc_row][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text]Please note that AZBUKA Nursery and Pre-school (Reception) is now part of AZBUKA Independent Primary School. Please visit the full-time Primary School section of this website for full information on the Policies, Procedures, Term dates, Fees, and other useful information for the parents.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_btn title=”ADMISSION” shape=”square” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azbukafoundation.org%2F%3Fpage_id%3D2673|title:Registration%20and%20admission%20procedure|target:%20_blank|” el_class=”.admission_button”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The AZBUKA Nursery and Pre-school (Reception) admits children between the ages of two and four. To ensure our children receive the best possible attention, we provide a child\/teacher ratio of 4:1 for 2-year-olds and 6\/8:1 for 3-5-year-olds.<\/p>\n

At AZBUKA Nursery, we take a child-centred approach to teaching and learning based on active learning and individual inquiry, allowing our children to explore our world through stimulating learning experiences and play-based activities.<\/p>\n

The AZBUKA Nursery runs in accordance with its Policies and Procedures. The full set of Policies and Procedures is kept in the school office and the parents\u2019 information area.<\/p>\n

Curriculum<\/h3>\n

Our Curriculum has been designed to conform to EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and the requirements of the English pre-school education system while at the same time delivering a bilingual education and incorporating Russian educational traditions.<\/p>\n

Areas of learning and development:<\/h3>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Personal, social and emotional development, communication and language in the bilingual context<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 physical development as well as literacy in the bilingual context<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 mathematics<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 understanding the world<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 expressive arts and design<\/p>\n

Daily activities are based on a two-week theme\/topic and are complemented with excursions, outings, visits, cultural events, celebrations and theatre productions.<\/p>\n

There are ongoing cookery projects every week and music and dance sessions.<\/p>\n

Outdoor activities take place every day in addition to visits and projects with external companies and professionals.<\/p>\n

Language distribution in the curriculum<\/h3>\n

At Nursery level, 80% (Russian) \u2013 20% (English). In line with best practice for bilingual education, emphasis is placed on the foundation and development of Russian as a minority language in our society.<\/p>\n

80% of our activities are led in Russian. The school implements a one-language-one-teacher arrangement, giving children the opportunity to learn from native speakers and to use both languages with increasing fluency.<\/p>\n

Reception level (4-year-olds): 70% (Russian) \u2013 30% (English). In Reception, children spend approximately two days a week with the English teacher and the other three days in a Russian learning environment.<\/p>\n

Teachers<\/h3>\n

All our teachers are qualified and highly experienced in working with small children. Most have been working for AZBUKA for many years and are deeply committed to the care and education of our children.<\/p>\n

They are native Russian, English or bilingual speakers. All are DBS-checked. The excellent child\/teacher ratio is one of the greatest strengths of the AZBUKA School and Nursery.<\/p>\n

Observations, assessments and progress<\/h3>\n

We have ongoing observations of our children, using journals, formative and summative assessments, two-year-old checks, individual plans and end-of-year reports.<\/p>\n

Nursery\/Reception lunches<\/h3>\n

We offer the option of either a packed lunch or a hot school lunch (subject to availability).<\/p>\n

Uniform<\/h3>\n

Nursery: children may wear their own comfortable clothes.<\/p>\n

Reception class: we have compulsory uniform from Reception class.<\/p>\n

Timetable Nursery (2-4 years)<\/h3>\n

9.00 \u2013 13.00 or 15.00
\nMinimum of 3 days\u2019 attendance<\/p>\n

Timetable Reception (4 years)<\/h3>\n

8.45 \u2013 15.15
\n5\/4 days a week<\/p>\n

Fees<\/h3>\n

Fees<\/a><\/p>\n

We offer some free 15h places for 2\/3-year-olds. For more information and details please contact school office.<\/p>\n

Admission<\/h3>\n

Please refer to <\/em>School Admission Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

Open Days for parents<\/h3>\n

Open days are run once a year.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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The school website is under development and updated regularly.
\nThe full version of the Policies and Procedures as well as all other documents are available in hard copy at the school office.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text]Please note that AZBUKA Nursery and Pre-school (Reception) is now part of AZBUKA Independent Primary School. Please visit the full-time Primary School section of this website for full information on the Policies, Procedures, Term dates, Fees, and other useful information for the parents.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_btn title=”ADMISSION” shape=”square” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azbukafoundation.org%2F%3Fpage_id%3D2673|title:Registration%20and%20admission%20procedure|target:%20_blank|” el_class=”.admission_button”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The AZBUKA Nursery and Pre-school (Reception) admits […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-162","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azbukafoundation.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azbukafoundation.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azbukafoundation.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azbukafoundation.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azbukafoundation.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=162"}],"version-history":[{"count":68,"href":"https:\/\/www.azbukafoundation.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4824,"href":"https:\/\/www.azbukafoundation.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/162\/revisions\/4824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azbukafoundation.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}