Foundation Stage

Welcome Message from Head of Foundation Stage 

Welcome to the Early Years Foundation Stage, a nurturing and stimulating environment guided by the British Curriculum, where we support children as they take their first steps on their learning journey.
 
At GEMS TBS, we see the Early Years as a truly significant stage in every child’s development, and we recognise that play is an essential learning process. Through a play-based approach, children explore, experiment, and share their ideas in ways that feel natural and exciting to them. That’s why our provision is carefully planned to meet each child’s individual needs, offering enjoyable and engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and independence in every child.
 
As Assistant Head of Primary, responsible for the EYFS, I’m proud to be part of a qualified and dedicated team committed to providing the very best care and education during these important years. We deeply value the trust our parents place in us and believe that a child’s success is built on a strong partnership between home and school, where open communication is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we ensure that our students’ journey is not only happy and enriching but also filled with fun and meaningful learning experiences that will stay with them for years to come.

Curriculum Overview 

In EYFS children begin their school journey following the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. This guides the learning to ensure all areas of a young child’s development are nurtured. Much of this is done by ‘learning through play’. Moving on to Year 1 and 2 (Key Stage 1), more formal learning methods are employed based on the objectives from the UK National Curriculum. Teachers provide child-focused lessons which cater to each individual child’s needs. The core subjects (English, Maths and Science) are regularly assessed and monitored to ensure progress. As children enter Year 3 they begin Key Stage 2 (finishing in Year 6). Lessons are designed to meet the requirements of the curriculum in terms of skills and knowledge acquisition, with emphasis placed on application of these skills through practical activities and a cross-subject approach.

We work hard and have lots of fun at TBS – welcome to the family!