Curriculum
Each day at Mill House is packed full of exciting activities and fun educational experiences tailored to meet the individual needs of each child.
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"Oh, to bag a nursery place here! Oversubscribed Mill House Pre-School has grown up around an idyllic little cottage next a babbling brook, woodland and gorgeous gardens. They learn French, Philosophy, Drama and yoga and spend stacks of time outdoors doing nature-based activities in one of the four dedicated outdoor areas."
Muddy Stilettos, 2024
Our play-based curriculum is balanced with the challenge and academic ethos of Giggleswick School, which inspires children to develop a love of learning from an early age and achieve their personal best based on a real understanding of their own abilities.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Curriculum, alongside an amazing range of enrichment activities to support your child’s learning:
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Swimming in our heated pool*
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Languages with a qualified linguist
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Daily Phonics and Maths sessions
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PE in our purpose-built sports hall
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Outdoor learning in our forest school
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Ballet lessons with our dance specialist
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Welly walks, pond dipping and nature trails
Like the rest of Giggleswick School, the focus remains on providing a broad educational experience within a supportive and nurturing environment, giving the children the very best start both academically and socially.
*Swimming for 3 to 4-year olds
The early years foundation curriculum
| Prime areas of learning & development | Specific areas of learning & development |
|---|---|
| Personal, social and emotional | Literacy |
| Physical | Mathematical |
| Communication and language | Understanding of the world |
| Expressive arts and design |
Specialist subject teaching
The team is also supported by staff from Giggleswick School, who provide specialist subject teaching in areas including Languages, Music, P.E and Swimming.
"My daughter has loved coming to Mill House Pre-school from day one! She has the opportunity to go to ballet and swimming lessons and she even knows some French now too! Her confidence has grown tremendously."
Current parent