{"id":1905,"date":"2026-06-26T12:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victornwadinobi.com\/OceanCrestSchool\/?page_id=1905"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:14:15","slug":"early-years-foundation-stage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/victornwadinobi.com\/OceanCrestSchool\/early-years-foundation-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Years Foundation Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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EYFS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Early Years Foundation Stage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Admision Process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Startiing School<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Other Classes <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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EARLY YEARS AT OCEAN CREST<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A confindent start, built around every child<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Admission into Nursery and Reception is based on a warm, age appropriate observation\u2014not a high-pressure examination. We look at
each child\u2019s personal, social and emotional development, early language,
basic mathematical awareness and overall school readiness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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School hours<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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8:00am \u2014 2:00pm<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Curriculum<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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British EYFS Framework<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Learning approach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Play-led & purposeful<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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After-school care<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Available until 4:00pm<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Four clear steps to joining us.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Visit us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get to know Ocean Crest at a campus tour. Meet our pupils and staff, explore the
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Apply & submit documents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Complete the application form and provide the required identity, medical and
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Child observation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Your child takes part in a relaxed, play-based readiness observation with our Early
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Family converstion &offer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Where applicable, we meet with parents or guardians. After reviewing the
application and observation, the Admissions Team confirms the outcome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Four clear steps to joining us.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Visit us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get to know Ocean Crest at a campus tour. Meet our pupils and staff, explore the
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Complete the application form and provide the required identity, medical and
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Your child takes part in a relaxed, play-based readiness observation with our Early
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Where applicable, we meet with parents or guardians. After reviewing the
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What you\u2019ll need.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Original documents are returned after verification. Additional
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Birth certificate and immunisation records \u2014 original and photocopy<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Recent certified medical report<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Previous school report and confidential reference, where applicable<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Educational psychologist, IEP, specialist or therapy reports, where applicable<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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EYFS age guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Placement follows the child\u2019s age on 31 August, while also
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Playgroup 1 & 2<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Starting school, \nmade reassuring.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Before your child begins, we collect a few essential details so our
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Health & medical information<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Dietary requirements<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Home arrangements<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Emergency contacts<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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CONTINUE THE OCEAN CREST JOURNEY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Explore other school stages.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From the first confident steps in Primary to globally recognised preparation in
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YEARS 1\u20136 \u00b7 Ages 6\u201311<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A broad British curriculum that strengthens literacy, numeracy,
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YEARS 7\u201311 \u00b7 Ages 12\u201316<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Rigorous Key Stage 3 and IGCSE preparation, supported by
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We follow the UK National Curriculum, adapted for an international context and enriched with
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\u00a0Yes \u2013 three terms (Sept\u2013Dec, Jan\u2013Mar, Apr\u2013July), aligned with Lagos state holidays.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Home \/ Academic Pathways \/ EYFS Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Overview Admision Process Requirements Startiing School Other Classes FAQ EARLY YEARS AT OCEAN CREST A confindent start, built around every child Admission into Nursery and Reception is based on a warm, age appropriate observation\u2014not a high-pressure examination. We look ateach child\u2019s personal, social and emotional development, early language,basic mathematical awareness and overall school readiness. School hours 8:00am \u2014 2:00pm Curriculum British EYFS Framework Learning approach Play-led & purposeful After-school care Available until 4:00pm YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY Four clear steps to joining us. 01 Visit us Get to know Ocean Crest at a campus tour. Meet our pupils and staff, explore theEarly Years environment and experience what daily school life feels like. 02 Apply & submit documents Complete the application form and provide the required identity, medical andprevious-school records for review. 03 Child observation Your child takes part in a relaxed, play-based readiness observation with our EarlyYears team\u2014never a high-pressure examination. 04 Family converstion &offer Where applicable, we meet with parents or guardians. After reviewing theapplication and observation, the Admissions Team confirms the outcome. YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY Four clear steps to joining us. 01 Visit us Get to know Ocean Crest at a campus tour. Meet our pupils and staff, explore theEarly Years environment and experience what daily school life feels like. 02 Apply & submit documents Complete the application form and provide the required identity, medical andprevious-school records for review. 03 Child observation Your child takes part in a relaxed, play-based readiness observation with our EarlyYears team\u2014never a high-pressure examination. 04 Family converstion &offer Where applicable, we meet with parents or guardians. After reviewing theapplication and observation, the Admissions Team confirms the outcome. APPLICATION CHECKLIST What you\u2019ll need. Original documents are returned after verification. Additionallearning or specialist reports should be included where applicable. Birth certificate and immunisation records \u2014 original and photocopy Recent certified medical report Three recent passport photographs Previous school report and confidential reference, where applicable Educational psychologist, IEP, specialist or therapy reports, where applicable EYFS age guide Placement follows the child\u2019s age on 31 August, while alsoconsidering developmental readiness and educational background. Playgroup 1 & 2 1.8\u20133 years Nursery 1 4 years Nursery 2 \/ Reception 5 years PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY Starting school, made reassuring. Before your child begins, we collect a few essential details so ourteam can provide safe, personalised care from day one. Health & medical information Dietary requirements Home arrangements Emergency contacts CONTINUE THE OCEAN CREST JOURNEY Explore other school stages. From the first confident steps in Primary to globally recognised preparation inSecondary, every stage builds character, competence and curiosity. YEARS 1\u20136 \u00b7 Ages 6\u201311 Primary School A broad British curriculum that strengthens literacy, numeracy,scientific thinking, creativity and confident communication. EXPLORE PRIMARY YEARS 7\u201311 \u00b7 Ages 12\u201316 Primary School Rigorous Key Stage 3 and IGCSE preparation, supported byspecialist teaching, leadership opportunities and future-readyskills. EXPLORE SECONDARY HELPFUL ANSWERS Frequently asked questions Still unsure about something? Our Admissions Team will be happy to guide you. What curriculum does Ocean Crest follow? We follow the UK National Curriculum, adapted for an international context and enriched withmeaningful Nigerian learning experiences. Do you follow the Nigerian term calendar? \u00a0Yes \u2013 three terms (Sept\u2013Dec, Jan\u2013Mar, Apr\u2013July), aligned with Lagos state holidays. What are the school hours? EYFS: 8am\u20132pm, Primary 8:00am -2:30pm & Secondary: 8am\u20133pm. After-school care until 4pm. Is there a sibling discount? Yes \u2013 5% for second child, 7% for third and subsequent. Can my child join mid-term? Yes, subject to assessment and available space. We follow the UK National Curriculum, adapted for an international context and enriched withmeaningful Nigerian learning experiences. \u00a0Yes \u2013 three terms (Sept\u2013Dec, Jan\u2013Mar, Apr\u2013July), aligned with Lagos state holidays. EYFS: 8am\u20132pm, Primary 8:00am -2:30pm & Secondary: 8am\u20133pm. After-school care until 4pm. Yes \u2013 5% for second child, 7% for third and subsequent. Yes, subject to assessment and available space. Begin your child’s journey today Limited places are available. Our Admissions Team is ready to help. 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