What Parents Should Know About the NEP Curriculum

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
   
2. What Is the NEP 2020?
   
3. Key NEP Features Relevant to Preschool and Primary
   
4. How GD Goenka Mahanagar Implements NEP Guidelines
   
5. Benefits for Students and Parents
   
6. What Parents Can Do at Home
   
7. Conclusion

Introduction
India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 brings a major shift in how schools approach teaching and learning—especially in early years. At GD Goenka Public School, Mahanagar, we align with the NEP’s goal of making learning more experiential, flexible, and child-focused. Here’s what every parent should know.

What Is the NEP 2020?
The NEP 2020 is India’s educational reform that emphasizes foundational learning, creativity, and holistic development. It replaces the traditional 10+2 system with a 5+3+3+4 structure, starting with Foundational Stage (ages 3–8)—where preschool and Grade 1–2 form the core.

Key NEP Features Relevant to Preschool and Primary

• Play-Based and Activity-Centered Learning
  
• Multilingual Exposure in Early Years
  
• Focus on Numeracy, Literacy, and Life Skills
  
• Integration of Art, Sports, and Technology
  
• Formative Assessments over Rote Testing
  
  These principles shift the focus from rote memorization to joyful and practical learning.

How GD Goenka Mahanagar Implements NEP Guidelines
We’ve adopted:

• Age-appropriate, inquiry-based learning models
  
• Flexible timetables that blend subjects and co-curriculars
  
• Digital tools like smart boards and learning apps
  
• Regular teacher training on NEP-aligned pedagogy
  
• Multisensory teaching methods to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy

Benefits for Students and Parents

• Children develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills early
  
• Reduced academic pressure and more room for talent discovery
  
• Greater parent-school communication around learning outcomes
  
• Emphasis on emotional well-being alongside academics

What Parents Can Do at Home

• Encourage storytelling, puzzles, and project-based tasks
  
• Avoid pressuring for grades—focus on effort and curiosity
  
• Support multilingual exposure at home (e.g., reading in mother tongue)
  
• Attend school workshops and stay updated on learning styles

Conclusion
The NEP curriculum is designed to meet the needs of tomorrow’s learners—and at GD Goenka Mahanagar, we’re proud to bring it to life today. With partnership and understanding, parents can support their child’s journey into a joyful, meaningful education.