Riverside School, Novogorsk
From age 3 · Nursery to KS4
Riverside School
From age 3
Riverside School, Novogorsk
From age 3 · Nursery to KS4
Riverside School
From age 3
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL · NOVOGORSK
What children learn, how play supports development and how the next stage fits together.
EYFS — the Early Years Foundation Stage — is England’s framework for learning, development and care from birth to five. At Riverside, it provides a reference for introducing children to English, the world around them and learning together.
Building, comparing, imagining a role and retelling a story give children ways to develop communication, thinking, coordination and cooperation.
Children practise listening, expressing ideas, getting along with others and trying new things. Familiar routines and adult support help them settle into a group.
Stories, sounds, drawing, counting and comparing introduce learning through meaningful activities. The pace and tasks depend on each child’s readiness.
Communication and language; personal, social and emotional development; physical development; literacy; mathematics; understanding the world; expressive arts and design.
In England, Reception is typically for children aged 4–5 and is part of EYFS. Key Stage 1 starts with Year 1. These are reference stages in England; placement at Riverside is discussed separately.
Readiness for school includes language, early literacy and mathematics, as well as listening, taking turns and completing a small task. Russian-language preparation and the British primary route have different stages.
In England, Year 1 is normally for ages 5–6 and belongs to Key Stage 1. Riverside placement takes account of your child’s age, learning experience and language readiness.
Available groups and entry ages, settling in, language use, rest and meals, family involvement and the move towards school. EYFS age bands in England do not automatically describe Riverside’s entry ages.
Come and see Riverside in Novogorsk and talk through your family’s questions. Include your child’s age and the programme you are interested in so we can prepare for your visit.