Nursery & Reception · Ages 2–5

Early Years

At a glance

The essentials

2–5

Ages, from Nursery to Reception

EYFS

English Early Years Foundation Stage

Half or full

Flexible Nursery days, five days a week

8:00

Day starts; full days finish at 2:30pm

Our philosophy

Where curiosity begins

Learning through play, warm relationships and a strong start in English and Thai.

How we learn

Play-based learning

First sounds and first stories

Songs, stories and mark-making build a love of words, with structured phonics in Reception.

Early Years child gluing a collage at a classroom craft table

Exploring counting and sorting

Children explore numbers, shapes and patterns through hands-on play.

Early Years children digging in the sand and water play area

Confident communicators

Rich conversation helps every child build their English, whatever their home language.

Early Years class teacher watering plants with a young pupil

A connection to Thailand

Children learn Thai with specialist teachers as part of their week.

Shaded Early Years Centre garden with play equipment under large trees

A day in Early Years

What a day looks like

8:00

Arrival & free-flow play

Settling in with friends and familiar faces.

9:00

Snack and garden time

Fresh air and outdoor play

10:00

Specialist sessions

Music, swimming, PE or Thai

11:30

Lunch & rest

Until 12:30. Half-day Nursery children go home at 12:00.

2:30

Home time

Stories and songs to end the day

Learning environments

Spaces made for little ones

Early Years Centre garden

Sand and water play

Teddies playgroup

Outdoor play

Kate Shaffer, Head of Early Years & Primary

From our Head of Early Years & Primary

Where every child is valued

What truly sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to fostering a caring community. Our school is a place where every child is valued, respected, and celebrated for their unique qualities.

“Let’s work hand in hand to create an exceptional educational journey filled with joy, exploration, and lasting memories.”

Kate Shaffer · Head of Early Years & Primary

The people around your child

A caring team, every day

Early Years class teacher watering plants with a young pupil

Class teacher

A UK-qualified EYFS specialist leads every class.

Teaching assistant with young pupils at the school green wall

Teaching assistant

Two dedicated assistants in every class.

Head of School walking with pupils in the St. Andrews Sukhumvit 107 playground

Pastoral & wellbeing

Our play therapist, counsellors and inclusion team.

Settling in and support

A gentle, personal start

Settling in

EAL

Additional needs

Parent stories

In our parent’s words

Next stage

A smooth transition to Primary

How Reception children move into Year 1. Join us for visits, shared activities and a careful handover to their new teacher.

FAQs

Questions parents ask

How do you help my child settle in?

Nursery children start gradually, building up their time as they grow more confident. You’ll see updates on Seesaw, and our team is always happy to talk.

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