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The school uses forest-themed curriculum and learning environments “where the forest becomes the classroom,” which implicitly supports children in self-regulation, curiosity, interaction, risk-taking, and relationship building with peers. The Dempsey campus includes creative spaces (Atelier, Jam Studio, Children’s Museum) and outdoor play, which offer varied contexts for social interaction and emotional learning.
The school does not publicly disclose specific information about provision for Special Educational Needs at the Dempsey campus.
The website does not explicitly discuss a programme labelled “English as an Additional Language (EAL)” for students whose first language is not English.
The school does not publicly disclose details about programmes or staff explicitly dedicated to mental wellbeing (e.g. counselling, psychological services) at Dempsey.
The website does not publicly disclose detailed policies or structures for child protection or safeguarding in publicly accessible pages about Dempsey. No specific safeguarding officer, procedure, or policy text is provided in the Dempsey campus page.
Odyssey, The Global Preschool at Dempsey provides early childhood education for children aged 18 months to 6 years, following the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. The campus offers a unique forest-themed learning environment within Singapore's historic Dempsey Hill. Notable facilities include an Atelier for creative arts, a Jam Studio for music exploration, and extensive outdoor spaces that transform the surrounding forest into an extension of the classroom. A distinctive feature is the full Chinese language immersion program, with dedicated Chinese language teachers in every class, promoting bilingual proficiency from an early age.
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