Supporting childhood development through inclusive education

The education market is ultra-competitive. Parents are constantly on the lookout for schools that stand out in the sea of excellence – even at the pre-school level.And it’s no surprise, seeing that childhood is a critical phase in human development. This includes the development of their motor and social skills, as well as their cognitive and language development. Naturally, parents want to get things right for their child from the start.So what should parents keep an eye out for when ‘shopping’ for the right pre-school for their children? Naturally, the experience of a school’s teachers, its curriculum and overall reliability are important factors to consider, says education psychologist Pinky Panda (yes, it’s her actual name!). Panda, who works at White Lodge International Pre-school and Nursery Malaysia, says the school stands out from its competitors thanks to its 20-year history of success. Here, the curriculum is not arbitrarily imparted, but instead is tried and tested, she says.