Early Years

Norwich Learning Environment

Our outstanding Early Years building is purposefully designed to meet the needs of our young learners and spans over 2,000 m² including

Safe well-appointed classrooms
Internet, touch screen and interactive learning throughout
Dedicated Early Years Library
Purpose-built art and craft rooms for all years levels
Dance and drama studios
Separate and purpose built play areas for all years levels
Swimming pool and splash play area
At Nature Garden & Mud Kitchen
Outdoor learning area and sports pitch

Curriculum

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.

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.

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.

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile

Early Years Curriculum Document

Click here to view in details

The specialist lessons in Early Years are:

Specialist Lessons

Extracurricular Activities

Of interest to parents and students is our Early Years Curriculum Guide 2020-2021, which can be found here
More information about the EYFS can be found here

Learning Support

Education Outside the Classroom

Our Teachers

Meet the Head of Early Years

Amy is an enthusiastic and caring early childhood educator and leader, with a drive and passion for nurturing education, care and wellbeing of all children. With over 15 years experience working internationally in early childhood education, supporting children, families and practitioners throughout the magic and wonder of early years play, exploration and imagination.

Amy founded a sharing hearts foundation which supports children, schools and families in local areas of Northern Thailand. In 2021, she also created an Early Childhood Support Network, which is a platform for families, friends and early years teachers from all over the world to benefit of all our children and believe in providing each child with the best start in life.

Ms. Amy holds a Masters Degree in Education

Ms Amy Jayne RamseyHead of Early Years

Early Years Teachers

Ms Amy Jayne Ramsey

Playgroup Leader
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Education
PGCE

Ms Nicole Park

Reception – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
PGCE

Ms Bianca de Freitas

Reception – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
PGCE

Ms Nicole Fink

Kindergarten – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
PGCE

Mr Jorge Aguiar

Kindergarten – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
PGCE

Ms Rebecca Wright

Kindergarten – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts

Ms Jodi-Anne Finley

Nursery – Homeroom Teacher

Bachelor of Education
Master of Education
PGCEi

Ms Natasha Smith

Nursery – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
PGCE

Specialist Teachers

Ms Pimchanok Nilviwak

Thai Teacher
Bachelor of Arts

Ms Xiaohong Wu

Mandarin Teacher
Bachelor in Literacy

Mr Nima Mirzajani

Sport & Games Teacher
Bachelor of Science

Ms Honey Lou Canete

Sport & Games Teacher
Bachelor of Science

Ms Jessa Christi Labial

Early Years Librarian and English Language Support Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Diploma in Teaching

Mr Victor Beltran

Music Teacher
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Certificate in Ethnomusicology/Ethnoarts, TESOL