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Programs

British EYFS – Our Programme

At La Maluk Village, we follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) — the internationally recognised framework for children from birth to 5 years.
 

EYFS goes beyond academics. It provides a holistic approach that nurtures language, social-emotional growth, confidence, independence, and physical development, laying a strong foundation for future learning.
 

This flexible programme is perfectly suited to Dubai’s multicultural and multilingual environment.

EYFS is not simply an educational programme — it is a holistic approach to a child’s development.

 

It helps children:​

  • develop language and communication skills,

  • understand their emotions and interact positively with others,

  • explore the world through play, experimentation, and discovery,

  • strengthen motor skills, focus, independence, and confidence.

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The programme is internationally recognised, highly flexible, and perfectly suited to Dubai’s multilingual and multicultural environment.

Our Teaching Principles

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Play-Based Learning

Children learn naturally through play. Purposeful, engaging activities develop creativity, coordination, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

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Small Groups & Individual Attention

Low teacher-to-child ratios ensure personalised guidance, where every child is seen, heard, and supported.

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Gentle, Positive Guidance

We use respectful communication, emotional coaching, and positive behaviour strategies, helping children regulate emotions and interact kindly.

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Responsive Planning

Activities are planned around children’s interests, developmental stage, and cultural backgrounds, creating meaningful and personalised learning experiences.

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Strong Parent Partnership

Families are integral to learning through daily updates, photo sharing, progress reports, and collaborative goal-setting.

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EYFS Areas of Learning

According to the EYFS framework, child development is built across seven key areas of learning.

Communication & Language

Speech, listening, vocabulary, storytelling

Physical Development

Gross and fine motor skills, coordination, outdoor play

Personal, Social & Emotional Development

Confidence, friendships, emotional awareness

Literacy

Early reading, phonics, role play, storytelling

Mathematics

Numbers, patterns, shapes, problem-solving

Understanding the World

Nature, culture, technology, experiments

Expressive Arts & Design

Art, music, dance, creativity, and free expression

Project-Based Learning

Children work on small interest-led projects (nature, transport, emotions, professions, culture, science).
Projects support: creativity, problem-solving, inquiry, communication & independence.

Inclusive Education

All children participate regardless of development level, language or needs.
We use adapted materials, visual support, sensory tools & small-group instruction.

Multicultural & Language Support

We embrace Dubai’s multilingual environment through visual cues, simplified instructions, language games & support for non-native English speakers.

Toddlers 1

(18–26 months)

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Focus: adaptation, sensory development,

early communication & self-care.


Includes: motor play, first words, simple instructions, emotional security, early social skills (sharing, waiting, expressing basic emotions).

Toddlers 2

(27–35 months)​

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Focus:independence, speech, emotional regulation,

early math & language concepts.


Includes: vocabulary growth, simple phrases, self-regulation rules, sorting/pouring tasks, first role play, early math & language concepts (colours, shapes, sequences).

PreK / FS1

(36–47 months)

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Focus: cognitive development, inquiry play,

early literacy & numeracy, problem-solving.


Includes: storytelling/dialogues, early literacy through play, numbers & grouping, teamwork, problem-solving in play/projects, independence in tasks.

KG1 / FS2

(48–59 months)

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Focus: advanced EYFS skills, phonics, early reading,

project-based learning, social-emotional development.


Includes: phonics & early reading, pre-writing strokes, counting & measurement, simple experiments, conflict resolution & communication, self-care and safety routines.

Innovation & Project-Based Learning

How We Build Problem-Solving Skills
At La Maluk Village, innovation is naturally embedded in daily learning through EYFS-based exploration, inquiry and real-world experiences.

Inquiry-Based Learning

Children ask questions, test ideas, experiment and explore — building critical & causal thinking.

Daily Project Work

Children engage in mini-projects based on their interests — nature, transport, emotions, professions, science — fostering:

  • Creativity & problem-solving

  • Teamwork & communication

  • Critical thinking & independence

Innovative Materials

  • STEM and sensory resources for sorting, predicting, and experimenting

  • Interactive boards and digital educational tools

  • Multipurpose materials to support math, language, and logical thinking through play

Social Collaboration

Pair work & small groups teach negotiation, planning, turn-taking and teamwork.

Teacher as Facilitator

Educators guide exploration with open-ended questions, supporting but not solving tasks, enabling children to think critically and independently.

Individualisation

One activity — different challenge levels based on age, interests & learning pace.

Modern Learning Tools

Interactive boards, digital educational resources & multipurpose materials for math, language and logical thinking through play.

Modern Learning Tools

Interactive boards, digital educational resources & multipurpose materials for math, language and logical thinking through play.

Why Our EYFS Programme Stands Out

  • Holistic learning combining play, inquiry, and digital tools

  • Safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments

  • Personalised attention for every child

  • Inclusive approach, supporting children of all abilities (SENCO and adapted resources)

  • Prepares children for international schools in Dubai and worldwide

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