{"id":3852,"date":"2024-02-01T15:33:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T15:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eatonhouseschools.com\/belgravia\/?p=3852"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T11:22:47","slug":"should-school-start-at-age-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eatonhouseschools.com\/belgravia\/2024\/02\/01\/should-school-start-at-age-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Should School Start at Age 2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Our Headmaster, Mr Ross Montague, argues that compound learning from age 2 is an important component of 7+ and 8+ examination success.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Should children experience compound learning from age 2 if they are facing challenging 7+ and 8+ independent school examinations in due course? At Eaton House Belgravia School for boys aged 2-11, we have been entering boys for entrance into Westminster, St Paul\u2019s School, and other fine schools since 1897, and we increasingly feel that Nursery is a natural part of the foundation learning needed.<\/p>\n<p>At Eaton House Belgravia, we embrace the importance of the early years in a child&#8217;s life, aligning with Aristotle&#8217;s belief that experiences from birth to age 7 significantly shape their future. Aristotle said, \u2018Give me a child until he is 7 and I will show you the man.\u2019 Our approach, termed &#8216;Compound Learning&#8217;, mirrors the principle of compound interest in finance, emphasising the accumulative effect of education from an early age.<\/p>\n<p>A key advantage of children joining us at the age of 2+ is the notable development in their &#8216;behaviour for learning&#8217;. Our curriculum, starting at age 2, is crafted to provide a blend of academic learning and personal growth. This method ensures that by age 7, our students are well-prepared, reflecting the impact of consistent, quality education from a young age. We prioritise the happiness of our students, understanding that a contented child is more receptive to learning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Compound Learning&#8217; at Eaton House Belgravia Nursery is about building knowledge and skills step by step. This approach helps our students make significant progress, setting a strong foundation for their future learning and success. Children benefit from a blend of exploration, play and outdoor activities. These can include cooking, yoga, dressing up and an introduction to reading and seasonal celebrations and outings to Belgravia Square and other places.<\/p>\n<p>This approach is complemented by early exposure to frequent, short, structured lessons focusing on core foundational skills in maths and English. Such an introduction facilitates a seamless and intuitive transition to our more accelerated Kindergarten curriculum at 4+.<\/p>\n<p>This early cultivation of learning behaviours significantly contributes to their academic progress in Kindergarten, laying a robust foundation for their educational journey and success at 7 and 8 plus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Headmaster, Mr Ross Montague, argues that compound learning from age 2 is an important component of 7+ and 8+ examination success. 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