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The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and Pingu’s English

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The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is the government created curriculum for all early years’ settings and schools in the United Kingdom. It covers children’s development and learning from birth until 5 years of age.

The UK was, and continues to be, one of the leading nations globally in terms of early years’ research, training and expertise. The most recent version of the document was launched in April 2017, making it the cutting-edge standard in the international education community for early years.

Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we are asked about the EYFS.

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Is the Pingu’s English International Kindergarten (PEIK) curriculum based solely on the EYFS?

The Pingu’s English international kindergarten curriculum was created in partnership with Kingston University, the UK’s leading university in the training of early years’ practitioners. Kingston’s expertise and experience with the EYFS has shaped and influenced the Pingu’s English international kindergarten curriculum significantly, strengthened by the international relevance of some of the guiding principles of the UK curriculum.

The Early Years Foundation Stage identifies prime areas of learning and development for children, which have inspired the six skill categories of our International Kindergaten curriculum.

However, in order to create a truly international model, the Linguaphone Group and Kingston conducted extensive research into other international pedagogies, understanding the elements which were globally applicable. As a result, the Pingu’s English international curriculum builds on the strongest elements of a range of international curricula including the EYFS, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Swedish Forest Schools, Singapore’s Nurturing Early Learners, and many more.

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What is an international kindergarten?

A number of kindergarten curricula make the claim of being “international” but few truly are. An international curriculum is globally recognized as providing educational approaches and outcomes which are truly exceptional when measured against the highest standards in the global education community. Children attending an international kindergarten will be given the best start in life and will be able to take advantages of any opportunities they aspire to. For this reason, instruction in English needs to be a central focus, as it is the global language of communication and success. When considering if an approach can justifiably be classed as “international”, it is important to consider all these factors. Here at Pingu’s English we are proud to say that our curriculum delivers, and in fact exceeds, expectations in all these areas.

What is the role of Phonics in the EYFS?

Synthetic Phonics is now the recognized and established system of developing reading skills in young children in many countries, including the UK, Australia, Germany and many others. Therefore, the EYFS specifically references the inclusion of synthetic phonic teaching in both the prime curriculum area of ‘Communication and Language’ and the specific area of ‘Literacy’.

However, at Pingu’s English  we wanted to ensure that our approach to teaching phonics, reading, spelling and writing in English was internationally applicable. So, we combined synthetic phonics approaches together with the analytical and episodic approaches favored in other parts of the world, to create our truly unique approach designed for non-native speakers called Pingu’s English Logical Phonics.

What is the role of Assessment in the EYFS?

Formal testing of young children is proven to be misleading and ineffective, therefore the EYFS guides practitioners to “observe children to understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and then to shape learning experiences for each child reflecting these observations”.

Pingu’s English International Kindergarten program reviews children throughout the course in line with EYFS guidelines, using continuous observation tools and a range of formative and summative assessments, tracked against a very comprehensive suite of age-appropriate learning objectives.

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Pingu’s English a three-year full time international kindergarten curriculum produced by the Linguaphone Group, global education leaders for over 110 years. For all queries about how Pingu’s English supports the Early Years Foundation Stage, and how you can bring Ping’s English to your school or country, please email info@pingusenglish.com

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We at the British Chamber of Commerce worked with Linguaphone Group to find them a new in-market partner for the Korean market. Throughout the engagement we had with Linguaphone Group, we found them to be passionate about education, supremely professional in their approach to business and both responsive and personable in their interactions with ourselves and Korean partners. Korean investors were attracted to the best-in-class program which Linguaphone Group offers, the strong reputation of the company and the heritage with which it is associated. These are qualities that resonate globally.

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 Sean Blakeley, BCCK CEO

Our Experience with Pingu’s English has been profitable and positive from the first year. We relied on their professionalism and heritage, their staff is always prompt to assist with the latest trends and ideas on the market. We were looking for a brand who can guarantee us quality and a solid method but at the same time would leave us the freedom and flexibility in order to succeed in our challenging and competitive market like the Italian one. We built Pingu’s English project in Italy by mixing their huge international experience in the English training with our knowledge of the Italian market. All this enabled us to do the right decision for our winning investment. Today we have over 40 Pingu’s English centres and thousands of happy children learning English.

Daniele Arboit

Pingu's English Master Franchisee Italy

From our first training session in London 2009- from the academic side to customer service -we felt confident and well equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful Pingu’s English Master Licensees” At the moment, our services to all 23 networked schools across the country are effectively and efficiently backed by Pingu’s English.  No doubt that we see no limit to expand our business to cover 30,000+ schools in the near future!

Nipat Ungpakornkaew

Pingu's English Master Licensee Thailand

I knew about Pingu’s English School through a friend. After research about the school, I decided to enroll my daughter and it was one of the best things I could do to her. She loves studying at Pingu’s English and she cannot wait to the day of the class. I also love Pingu's English School, because there she learns by playing and I can see her progress day by day.

Léia Rodrigues

Pingu's English Student's mother / Brazil

Now she is studying at Pingu’s English School, my daughter only wants to talk to me in English and she is always singing the songs.

Cristiane Doimo

Pingu's English Student's mother /Brazil

Regarding the teaching method they use a figurative storytelling way of starting the lesson,  trying hard to involve the child and make the them curious about the situation. Tom is very happy to go to Pingu’s English because he perceives the School as a playful moment and not just as a learning moment while at the same time he is learning a new language

Veronica

Pingu's English Student's Mother /Italy

We love Pingu’s English School because the school gives my son the opportunity to learn and develop different skills, especially English skills. He is excited every time to go to school and is always happy when he comes home.

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Pingu's English Student's Mother/ Thailand

Pingu’s English School is not just a school; it is as a second home for my kid. I like it when I see my kid growing and learning in a friendly and safe atmosphere. Most of all, I can see a lot of improvement in his English listening and speaking skills

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Pingu's English Student's Mother/Thailand

I have being running my own school for 15 years. When I met Pingu’s English, it was love at first sight. Now I am offering the best English Course available to my students and they are loving it as well as their parents. Thank you Pingu’s English!

Giedre Paula

Pingu’s English Unit Franchisee in State of Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil is a huge Market and the preschool english education industry is growing very fast. All our franchisees are happy with the Pingu’s English methodology as well as the operational manuals Liguaphone offers to Unit Licensees. They feel very well assisted.

Ronaldo Vieira

Pingu's English Master Franchisee in State of Sao Paulo

Abbas always tells me that Pingu's English is the most fun he has all day. I am very glad that this place makes him feel that way and noticeably develop his language skills too

Ali

Pingu's English Student's Father/Bahrain

Our students are very enthusiastic in studying at Pingu’s English. They always tell us how much fun and how much they learn here. Parents also keep saying how proud they are with the knowledge and improvements their children are making.

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Pingu’s English Unit Franchisee in State of São Paulo