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Early Years at Thames British School (ages 2½-5)

A happy, nurturing start for our youngest learners

UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
At Włochy and Mokotów Primary Campus

At Thames British School, we provide a nurturing, homely environment in Early Years, where your child will feel known, valued and supported.
Our fantastic team of experienced teachers deliver engaging, high-quality learning in English. Through a play-based approach, they make the learning experience fun and engaging, varied and meaningful for each individual.

We support each child’s unique early years journey by balancing care with a proven academic foundation and working in close daily partnership with our families to ensure each child can achieve their best.

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Why parents choose Early Years at Thames British School

The proven power of play

Play-based learning is at the heart of our approach - and it works.

Children learn best when they are active, engaged and able to explore. Movement-rich play indoors and out builds communication, independence and academic foundations in a natural and meaningful way. It also supports physical development, coordination and confidence.

Global research* shows that play-based learning can accelerate early progress, particularly in language, literacy and numeracy, and at Thames, our results reflect this:

Recent Quest assessments show our Early Years pupils achieve exceptional phonics outcomes, equalling UK standards and exceeding European averages.

*Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), EPPE Project, and Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)

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Our curriculum

Our curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which includes seven key areas of learning for early childhood development.

For younger children in Nursery, our prime focus areas are communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development.

In Reception, we build strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics through mainly play-based learning experiences. At this stage, we also introduce expressive arts and design and the ‘understanding the world’ areas of the EYFS curriculum.

At Thames, the Early Years experience includes 27 hours of structured learning each week, with lessons lasting 1 hour to provide deeper understanding and better preparation for starting Primary School. It is not unusual at Thames for children to already be reading by their transition to Primary.

We spend time outdoors every day because movement is crucially important to children’s physical development and overall health. We insist on appropriate clothing, so there is no such thing as bad weather!

Language development

Language development

Lessons are in English, providing language immersion from day one. We take a personalised approach, getting to know each child closely and supporting language development according to their individual needs. We also teach Spanish and Polish.

Children across Nursery and Reception are flexibly grouped based on their development, ensuring they are always individually supported and appropriately challenged. One-to-one support is available for those who need a little more help.

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Curriculum in action: Castle Builders

In planned activities like Castle Builders, children team up to discover, design, construct a castle together, developing essential skills in language, mathematics, and problem-solving

This fun, play-based activity offers opportunities to describe ideas, measure and balance structures, and collaborate with others, all while strengthening confidence and independence. What may look like a game is, in fact, rich, purposeful learning that lays strong academic and social foundations for future success - and can cover the whole curriculum.

Highly engaging, hands-on learning
Encourages collaboration across ages
Develops language through meaningful context
Combines physical, creative, and cognitive developmen

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Daily life in Early Years

Your child’s day begins with a calm, familiar start in wraparound care with teachers. Learning takes place through a balance of indoor and outdoor play, guided activities, and times where children explore, create, and develop key skills in a natural, engaging way.

Our Pre-school runs Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00, except on Fridays, when we close at 13:30 for staff development; optional after-school care is available, as well as clubs such as ballet and judo.

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Welcome to Early Years

The early years are a special time of discovery, development and growing independence.
Christian Rosser Head of Early Years SchoolS

A confident beginning to your child’s learning journey:

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
Available at our Włochy and Mokotów Primary Campuses

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The early years are a special time of discovery, development and growing independence. At Thames British School Warsaw, we create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure, confident and excited to learn.

Our dedicated Early Years teachers provide stimulating learning experiences in English, combining purposeful play, exploration and carefully planned activities. Children are encouraged to ask questions, develop their ideas and make sense of the world around them, while building the communication, social and academic skills that will support them throughout their education.

Every child develops at their own pace, and our approach recognises and celebrates these individual differences. We provide the right balance of nurturing care, meaningful challenge and high expectations, helping every child develop confidence as a learner.

Strong relationships with families are central to our approach. By working closely with parents and maintaining open, regular communication, we create a supportive partnership around each child.

At Thames British School Warsaw, we want every child to leave Early Years feeling happy, capable and ready for the next stage of their educational journey.

Give your child the strongest possible start in a caring, supportive early years environment.

Christian Rosser,
Head of Primary

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