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🌱 Foundation Stage

Little Learners.
Big Hearts.
Bright Futures.

Our Foundation Stage is a warm, joyful space where children aged 1–5 take their very first steps into learning through play, love and guided discovery.

Our Classes

Foundation Stage Classes

Each class is carefully structured for your child's age and developmental stage.

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Play Group

Ages 1 – 2

Gentle introduction to structured play and social interaction. Focused on motor skills, sensory exploration and emotional security.

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Preschool 1

Ages 2 – 3

Language development, early literacy foundations, creative play and beginning numeracy through songs, stories and games.

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Preschool 2

Ages 3 – 4

Building confidence and independence. Introduction to letters, numbers, colours and shapes through hands-on thematic learning.

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Reception

Ages 4 – 5

A bridge between early years and formal learning. Children develop reading readiness, number sense, social confidence and the independence needed for Key Stage 1.

EYFS Framework

What Your Child Will Learn

Our Foundation Stage curriculum covers all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage — the same framework used in top British early years schools.

Language & Literacy

Phonics, listening, speaking, early reading and love of stories and books.

Numeracy

Counting, shapes, patterns, sorting and early number sense through play.

Expressive Arts

Drawing, painting, music, drama and movement for creative self-expression.

Personal, Social & Emotional

Sharing, turn-taking, empathy, self-confidence and emotional regulation.

Understanding the World

Science, nature, technology and cultural awareness through exploration.

Physical Development

Gross and fine motor skills, outdoor play, health and body awareness.

Why TBA Foundation Stage

Your Youngest Child, in Safe Hands

Leaving your child for the first time is a big moment. We take that trust seriously. Our Foundation Stage team provides the same love, warmth and attention you give at home — plus the structure and stimulation that sets your child up for life.

  • Warm, experienced teachers trained in early childhood development
  • Low pupil-to-teacher ratios — every child is known and nurtured individually
  • Safe, child-proofed and beautifully designed Foundation Stage classrooms
  • Daily routines that build security, confidence and independence
  • Regular parent communication — you always know how your child is doing
  • Smooth transition pathway from Foundation Stage through to Pre School and Grade School
Foundation Stage children at Thinkers Base Academy

Ages 1–5

Foundation Stage

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Ready to Take the First Step?

Spaces are limited. Contact us today to find out about availability and to arrange a visit to our Foundation Stage.