At GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail, our Nursery programme is rooted in the belief that play is the most powerful vehicle for early learning. Aligned with the British EYFS and influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, our play-based learning model nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking from the start.
In early childhood, play is how children make sense of the world. Whether it's role-playing, building with blocks, or engaging with natural materials, each playful experience helps children develop key skills across all seven EYFS learning areas. These include communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, maths, understanding the world, and expressive arts.
Our Reggio-inspired setting values the child's voice, allowing them to lead their learning through open-ended exploration. Teachers act as co-learners and facilitators, carefully observing and scaffolding learning through rich, hands-on experiences.
Play is more than fun, it’s essential. It supports brain development, builds confidence, enhances problem-solving, and lays the foundation for future academic success. Through play, children learn to collaborate, negotiate, and express themselves.
At WEK, we believe in the limitless potential of every child. By creating an engaging, joyful, and meaningful play environment, we empower our youngest learners to become confident, capable, and curious individuals.
Discover how our Nursery nurtures confident, capable children. Enquire now or book a tour today.