Pre-Nursery
Gentle routines, sensory play, songs, movement and guided interaction help children feel secure and begin communicating with confidence.

A warm, playful environment where every child is known, encouraged and guided toward a confident start in learning.
A confident first chapter
Young children learn best when they feel safe enough to explore, speak, move, make and ask questions.
At Zion Early School, purposeful play builds language, early number sense, coordination, creativity and social confidence. Familiar routines help children settle, while attentive adults make room for each child's pace and personality.
Specialist experiences in Music, ICT and Art add variety to the week and introduce new ways to express ideas.
Three early stages
Every level is designed around age-appropriate experiences, moving gradually from discovery and routine toward confident readiness for Primary 1.
Gentle routines, sensory play, songs, movement and guided interaction help children feel secure and begin communicating with confidence.
Children build vocabulary, recognise patterns and numbers, practise fine-motor skills and learn to work and play alongside others.
Early reading, writing and number work become more structured while creativity, confidence and curiosity remain central.
The Early School experience
Short, varied learning moments keep children engaged while developing the habits they will carry into primary school.
Conversation, songs, stories and sound play build vocabulary and early literacy.
Group activities teach listening, sharing, cooperation and respect for others.
Active play strengthens balance, control, healthy movement and spatial awareness.
Making, singing and performance give imagination an active place in learning.
A familiar next step
Nursery 2 pupils move forward with the routines, confidence and foundational skills needed for primary school—without leaving the Zion community they already know.
Explore Primary School
Talk with our admissions team about Early School places, class entry and what your child will need.