Explore our tailored British Curriculum, and how we made it effective to our children.
Every child deserves the best start
Our outstanding Early Years building is purposefully designed to meet the needs of our young learners and spans over 2,000 m² including
Our curriculum at Norwich is based on the National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, adapted to our international setting and our Values. We enhance the curriculum with a provision for mindfulness and with a deliberate focus on Mandarin. Students in Early Years at Norwich specifically follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which sets standards for development and care for children to 5 years old.
Our point of entry for formal learning is Nursery, which is for children turning 3 during the academic year (between 1st September and 31st August of the following year). Kindergarten is for children turning 4 during the academic year and Reception is for children turning 5 during the academic year.
The Homeroom teachers oversee the delivery of the Prime Areas and Specific Areas of the EYFS, with specialist teachers augmenting the provision as appropriate.
Playgroup is a time, usually two or three mornings per week, where parents can bring their babies and toddlers to spend time together, play, sing and enjoy our facilities.
Early Years Curriculum Document
5 specialist lessons: Mindfulness, Thai, Mandarin, Water Play, Sport & Games and Music. The students have nap/quiet time, an afternoon break and finish their day at 2:30pm.
8 specialist lessons: Mindfulness, Sport & Games, Water Play, Music and 2 periods of both Thai and Mandarin. Students may have nap/quiet time initially (if needed) during Term 1, an afternoon break and finish their day at 2:40pm.
8 specialist lessons: Mindfulness, Sport & Games, Swimming, Music and 2 periods of both Thai and Mandarin. Students have an afternoon break and finish their day at 2:50pm.
These are for Kindergarten and Reception students only. The purpose of ASAs are to allow children to utilise the facilities of the school to maximum effect and to experience classes that are not normally included in the normal school day. These are additional activities that take place outside of the mainstream curriculum of the school. They usually include activities such as sports, art, yoga, robotics, cooking, language classes and much, much more. ASAs take place from 2:50-3:50 pm Monday to Thursday.
At Norwich we provide tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). We work with all our families throughout our provision, ensuring each child is supported.
All students have the opportunity to go on trips related to their curriculum studies during the year. There are usually around 2-3 trips each year for the students, where the actual frequency, timing and type of trip will be dependent upon the age of the children.
Head of Early Years
Bachelor of Education,
Master of Education, PGCEi
Jodi-Anne Finlay has been living and working in Thailand as an early years educator for the past seven years. She graduated from Stellenbosch University with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and later obtained her Postgraduate Certificate in Education and a Master’s in Education.
Jodi-Anne is passionate about nurturing a lifelong love of learning in young children. She believes that each child is unique and deserves individual care, attention, and thoughtfully planned opportunities for academic and personal growth.
Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the Curiosity Approach and play-based learning, with a strong emphasis on recognising the child as capable, competent, and at the heart of the learning journey. Jodi-Anne believes in fostering environments that spark wonder, encourage exploration, and honour each child’s voice and individuality. She values open-ended resources, authentic experiences, and meaningful relationships as the foundation for deep, holistic learning. By creating spaces where children feel safe, seen, and empowered, she supports them in becoming confident, curious, and independent thinkers.
Nursery Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Learning Disability Nursing
Nursery Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Kindergarten Teacher
Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts
Kindergarten Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), PGCE
Kindergarten Teacher
Bachelor of Education, Master of Education, PGCEi
Reception Teacher
Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Early Learning Childcare
Reception Teacher
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (Hons)
Sports & Games Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Music Teacher
Bachelor of Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Leadership, Cert. EthnoArts/Ethnomusicology & TESOL
Librarian / English Language Support Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Diploma in Teaching
Thai Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Thai Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Mandarin Teacher
Bachelor in Literacy
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