Discover Early Learning in Highfields

Early childhood education is important because it builds the foundation for learning and development. It not only provides children with valuable skills but also stimulates their mind and helps them discover new things, including their own creativity. This all becomes the basis of what will enable them to learn as they grow older — in school and life —because we know that early experiences have a lasting impact.

A child learns so much at an early education centre! Skills can be grouped into four main areas: development and learning, social and emotional, physical and cognitive. A child develops physically through active experiences of moving their body, exploring their environment and engaging with different materials. They develop emotionally through positive relationships with adults and children as well as self-confidence. Social and emotional skills include understanding rules, taking turns, accepting differences and dealing with emotions. And most importantly the early years lay the foundation for learning. A child learns through imitation, play, repetition and interactions with a caring adult. They learn about relationships with others as well as concepts such as size, shape, colour and texture among many others!