The Preschool Adventure

A nurturing start with the freedom to explore and learn through curiosity and discovery

A world of discovery for our youngest learners

At ISA, our preschool offers a nurturing start to your child’s education within our exceptional indoor and outdoor environments. We believe that when children are free to explore and follow their interests, they become motivated and engaged, which is the foundation of all learning. Our approach is inspired by play-based discovery learning, with content drawn from Scotland’s curriculum for excellence and complemented by an introduction to modern languages.

Your child will be accompanied on this adventure by an experienced early years practitioner (EYP) acting as their key worker in a small group of no more than 8 children. This allows our staff to truly get to know each child and provide personalized attention. Through our curriculum, we work to develop essential qualities like trust and confidence, curiosity, imagination, and communication skills, ensuring a supportive and engaging start to their learning journey.

What do children learn?

Our curriculum is organised around five key areas that shape your child’s learning. You can find out more about each area here.

Health & Wellbeing
Social & Emotional Development
Communication & Languages
Making Sense of the World
Expressive Arts

Working together for your child

At ISA, it’s the child who defines the day, not the curriculum. Our early years practitioners integrate learning into a child’s natural play, making it a meaningful part of their daily life. Children don’t just learn alone; they learn with others, developing self-awareness and a growing empathy for their peers. By following a child’s interests, our teachers will find opportunities to nurture a deep understanding of relevant concepts.

We work in close partnership with parents, providing informal feedback every day and making contact straight away with any concerns. Each child has a personal plan, allowing their key worker to track their progress in all key areas of development. While our preschool looks like a lot of fun – and it is – it also provides the most important learning a child will ever do: building the fundamental skills for a lifetime of joy and learning.

Learning in Action Showcase

This is where the magic happens! Browse through some examples of recent projects which have been entirely child-led, with staff supporting students as they take part in play based learning which we could never have imagined ourselves.

Fashion Show
The Cleanup Crew
Pop-up Exhibition Artists

Moving on from Preschool

Find out about the next stage of learning in our Elementary Years

A day in the life of Alice

Lego, lunch and learning…read about a typical day at preschool from one of our students.

Flexible attendance options

Our attendance options and ELC funding explained

Is your child ready for their great adventure?

If you’re looking for a nurturing start where your child can learn and grow through curiosity and discovery, we’d love to show you how we prepare our youngest students for a lifetime of joy and learning. Get in touch with our admissions team today to arrange a visit and see our preschool for yourself.

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