Values education in Early Years in Valencia

Values education in Early Years is key for the integral development of children. During these early years, the foundations of their personality are laid and the first social relationships are established. This is why instilling values such as responsibility, respect, empathy and solidarity is fundamental for them to become responsible, happy citizens who are committed to society. An education that stands as a lighthouse that guides children towards the construction of a fairer, more empathetic and caring society.

Values education is something we take very seriously at Cambridge House British International School from the first day of school. Let's take a look at the benefits we always keep in mind and our way of instilling values education in Early Years.

Benefits of values education in Early Years

Instilling values education in Early Years is to ensure that we give the youngest children tools that will help them to be better people and better citizens and that they will always carry as a flag. These are some of the benefits of values education for children in Early Years:

• It fosters social and emotional development: children learn to interact with others in a positive way, to resolve conflicts peacefully and to develop empathy.
• Strengthens self-esteem: children who grow up in an environment where positive values are instilled in them feel more self-confident and have greater confidence in their abilities.
• Prevents violence and bullying: values education in Earyly Years helps children from an early age to understand the importance of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.
• Promotes social responsibility: they learn to be responsible citizens who care about the well-being of others and the environment.

In Early Years education, values education is not just a school thing

Values education is the responsibility of all educational agents: parents, teachers, educators and society in general. It is important that we all work together to create an environment where children can grow and develop holistically, learning to be responsible, happy and committed to the world around them.

This is something we are clear about at Cambridge House British International School, where, as well as instilling it from Early Years onwards, we take communication with families very seriously, always providing the necessary tools to continue this education in values at home.

 

Education in values in Early Years: how we understand it at Cambridge House British International School

At our school, we are faithfully committed to this type of education and this is reflected in our educational philosophy.

We understand education as a playful process, especially in the Early Years Foundation Stage, made up of Nursery and Reception (3 and 4 years old).

In our school, children engage in creative activities, which through play and music, help to instil values both inside and outside the classroom. This promotes a positive attitude towards learning, making it a natural and fun process.