Early Years
Our outstanding Early Years building is purposefully
designed to meet the needs of our young learners and
spans over 2,000 m² including:
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Safe well-appointed classrooms
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Internet, touch screen and interactive learning throughout
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Dedicated Early Years Library
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Purpose-built art and craft rooms for all years levels
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Dance and drama studios
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Separate and purpose built play areas for all years levels
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Swimming pool and splash play area
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Outdoor learning area and sports pitch

Ms Jessica Duvall our Head of Early Years takes you on a tour of Early Years.
Our Teachers

Ms Jessica Duvall
Head of Early Years
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Master of Business Administration
PGCE

Ms Marietha Jansen
Nursery - Dolphins Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Laws
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Ms Hyunji Chang
Nursery - Monkeys Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Science Education
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Ms Hazel Power
Kindergarten - Elephants Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
PGCE
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Ms Shayna Henderson
Kindergarten - Ducklings Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Elementor Education transfer programme
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Ms Nicole Park
Reception - Rabbits Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
PGCE
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Ms Razia Bashir
Reception - Butterflies Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
PGCE
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Specialist Teachers

Ms Pimchanok Nilviwak
Thai Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
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Ms Xiaomei Guo
Mandarin Teacher
Bachelor of Preschool Education
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Ms Janeille Llenado
Music Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
CTM, CTP

Mr George Towers
Physical Educational Teacher
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
PGCE
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Ms Eva Jay Balida
Physical Educational Teacher
Bachelor of Science
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Ms Ivy Night
Special Educational Needs Teacher
Bachelor of Elementary Education
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Ms Honey Grace Palomero
Librarian and English Language Support Teacher
Bachelor of Secondary Education
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Mr Boontanan Temcharoensaap
Mindfulness Teacher
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Ms Nizphasa Temcharoensaap
Mindfulness Teacher
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Mrs Naruedee Tasker
Mindfulness Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
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Curriculum
Early Years
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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.
Playdate 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.
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Our point of entry for formal learning is Nursery, which is for children turning 3 during the academic year (between 1st September and 31stAugust 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.
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The Homeroom teachers oversee the delivery of the Prime Areas and Specific Areas of the EYFS, with specialist teachers augmenting the provision as appropriate.
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The specialist lessons in Early Years are:
Nursery – 5 specialist lessons: Mindfulness, Thai, Mandarin, Water Play, Physical Education and Music. The students have nap/quiet time, an afternoon break and finish their day at 2.45pm.
Kindergarten – 8 specialist lessons: Mindfulness, Physical Education, 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 3.00pm.
Reception – 8 specialist lessons: Mindfulness, Physical Education, Water Play, Music and 2 periods of both Thai and Mandarin. Students have an afternoon break and finish their day at 3.00pm.
More information about the EYFS can be found here