Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a Parent & Toddler programme for children aged 1 to 2, where little ones and their parents learn and explore together. Children aged 2 and above join our school.

Our academic year begins on 1st July. We welcome new learners at the start of the year and at the start of each term, in October and February, depending on availability.

We share fee information personally during your conversation with our team.

We're always working on ways to make TCG accessible to more families. Please speak to our team to learn more.

Reggio Emilia is an educational philosophy that began in Italy. It sees every child as capable, curious and full of potential. Children are active participants in their learning: they ask questions, explore ideas and make meaning through hands-on experience, rather than simply receiving information. Teachers listen closely, document what children discover, and treat the environment itself as a "third teacher."

Project-based learning means children learn by working on real projects over time, driven by genuine questions. A project might begin with something as simple as why the plants in our garden are wilting. Along the way, children research, experiment, collaborate, solve problems and present what they've found, so subjects like maths, science and language come together naturally. Children don't just learn facts; they learn how to think, create and see a project through.

Movement is central to how we teach and learn, because children think, explore and understand through their bodies as well as their minds. Sustainability runs through everything we do, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, nature and forest learning.

Our teachers go through ongoing formal and informal training. This includes in-classroom mentoring alongside experienced educators, regular reading and research, and courses such as Foundations of Early Childhood Learning (FECL). Their practice is rooted in Reggio-inspired principles: listening closely to children and documenting their learning. We see our teachers as researchers who keep reflecting and growing in their work with children.

Children grow at different paces, so we use a hybrid approach that gives a full picture of each child:Daily observation and documentation of how each child thinks, learns and developsPortfolios that capture each child's work and progress over timeFormal and informal assessments, some of them designed by the children themselvesSelf-reflection and documentation, so children learn to understand their own growthMonthly growth conferences with families to share progress and set next steps. Literacy and numeracy are key learning outcomes, alongside creativity, collaboration and confidence.

We plan a gentle, gradual transition from home to school, paced to your child. Because parents are partners in their child's education, we ask that a parent be available during the settling-in period so your child feels secure as they find their feet.

Each month we host a Parent Learning Session, an informal workshop and conversation on topics that matter to families, from child development and learning to wellbeing and parenting. They're a chance to learn alongside other parents, ask questions and connect with our team and community.

A mix of guided learning, self-directed projects, outdoor time and community life, with plenty of space to make, question and play.

Very, if you'd like to be. We see families as partners, and children learn our values best when they see the adults around them living them too.