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SEL is integrated into the curriculum through the Personal, Social and Emotional Development domain, which aims to develop children's sense of self-worth and self-confidence and to lay the foundations for good social and moral behaviour. The domain supports transitions, use of materials, circle time, sharing routines, and self-help skills to promote self-regulation and social competence. The program emphasises interaction with peers in mixed-age groups, providing opportunities for cooperative play, listening, sharing, and conflict resolution. The school emphasises holistic development that includes academic, physical, social and emotional growth. Parental involvement is encouraged to support children's social-emotional development through open communication and family partnerships.
St Gerard's provides Diverse Needs Programmes with early intervention from age 2, followed by Nursery and Kindergarten to support children with diverse abilities. The school lists areas of focus including Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Down Syndrome and Dyslexia. The preschool is described as mainstream with programs for children with diverse abilities, not a specialist SEN institution. The School Inclusion Program outlines inclusive education with a shared curriculum where goals may be adapted to support access and participation. Support Services include Parent Training, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, ABA and Educational Therapy, and these services are available to supplement the programs. A dedicated team of therapists is described, with Occupational Therapy covering fine and gross motor, sensory processing, and related supports.
Mandarin is offered as a mother tongue language at St Gerard's Preschool. Language Arts are taught throughout the curriculum, and specialists are used when warranted to support reading readiness. Zoo-phonics is the program used to develop reading and spelling skills in Nursery and Kindergarten levels. The site does not describe an explicit EAL program; no dedicated EAL provision is detailed on sgpreschool.sg.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the SEL framework in Personal, Social and Emotional Development. Support services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, ABA and Educational Therapy contribute to overall wellbeing and development. The School Environment page describes a safe, comfortable, well-lit and ventilated classroom designed to support positive interactions. The School Inclusion Program emphasizes inclusive practice and access, with Speech and Language Therapy and other supports available for children with speech and language delays. Parent involvement and family partnerships further support emotional wellbeing through ongoing communication and engagement.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.
St. Gerard’s Preschool caters for children aged 2 to 6 years. Its curriculum blends experiential learning through play with English and Mandarin instruction, building bilingual skills. The school offersenrichment programs like music and sensory play to boost creativity and development. It stands out with inclusive programs, integrating children with additional needs alongside mainstream peers. Facilities include classrooms for hands-on learning, outdoor play areas, and spaces designed for exploration.
NEST, Dover Court International School’s Early Childhood Learning programme, gives young learners (aged 3 to 7) the best possible start. In a calm and nurturing environment, children learn through play, discovery and exploration – guided by expert teachers who spark curiosity and build confidence every step of the way.
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