Our Curriculum

A Thoughtfully Designed EYFS Approach

Our curriculum has been thoughtfully developed through research into a range of global early years approaches, creating a holistic, child-led experience rooted in play, relationships, culture and aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Learning through play

Through play, children build language, confidence, problem-solving skills and independence. We support and extend learning by following each child’s interests.

Culture and Identity

We celebrate every child’s background, with a strong focus on Yoruba language and heritage through songs, stories, and everyday experiences.

Relationships matter

Strong relationships are at the heart of our setting. We create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to learn.

Our environment

Our spaces are designed to inspire curiosity, with open-ended resources, creative areas and opportunities for indoor and outdoor exploration.

Supporting your child

We use observations and learning stories to understand each child, celebrate their progress and plan next steps, ensuring they develop in line with the EYFS.

Our goal

Our goal is to nurture children who are confident, curious and proud of who they are.

Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome children aged 2 to 5 years old.

We focus on this early stage because it is a key period for brain development and language learning. Research shows that young children are especially receptive to new languages, making it an ideal time to introduce bilingual experiences. By starting at this age, we are able to gently immerse children in both English and Yoruba through play, routines and relationships, helping them build confidence and familiarity with both languages in a natural way.

No, not at all. Children do not need any prior knowledge of Yoruba to join us. Our aim is to gently immerse them in the language through songs, stories and everyday interactions within the setting, so they can learn naturally and confidently.

Bilingualism does not delay language development. Children may sometimes mix words from both languages as they learn, which is a normal and healthy part of the process. In fact, being exposed to two languages can support communication skills, cognitive development and flexibility in thinking over time.

Every child is different, so there is no fixed timeline. Learning a new language is a gradual process, especially in early years and children often begin by understanding words before they start using them confidently in speech.

At CultureTree Early Years, we gently immerse children in Yoruba through songs, stories and daily routines, which helps build familiarity and confidence over time. However, progress is strongest when this learning is supported at home too. Even small moments like hearing greetings or key words regularly can make a big difference in helping your child become more confident and fluent.

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Come and see CultureTree Early Years in action. We’d love to welcome you, show you our space and answer any questions you may have.

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