EYFS
Our Early Years Foundation Stage provides a nurturing and purposeful introduction to learning. Through a carefully balanced approach combining exploration, wellbeing, communication, and structured routines, children begin building the confidence, curiosity, and independence that underpin the Epsom journey.
Grounded in the British EYFS framework and enriched by our values and Tokyo context, the environment is designed to ensure children feel secure, supported, and excited to learn each day.
Our Focus
Independence
Children are encouraged to make choices, develop self confidence, and build positive routines from an early age.
Communication & Language
Strong emphasis is placed on speaking, listening, storytelling, and early language development across daily learning experiences.
Social & Emotional Development
Through pastoral support and guided interaction, children develop emotional awareness, resilience, and positive relationships.
Exploration & Enquiry
Enquiry based learning encourages curiosity, creativity, and active engagement through purposeful play and discovery.
Wellbeing & Movement
Daily routines, outdoor learning, movement, and wellbeing activities support healthy development and positive learning habits.
Learning Areas
Children in EYFS experience a broad and carefully structured curriculum designed to support early academic, social, and emotional development.
Areas of learning include:
- Communication and Language
- Early English Literacy and Phonics
- Mathematics
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Physical Development and Movement
- Expressive Arts, Music, and Drama
- Understanding the World through Enquiry and Exploration
- Japanese Language and Cultural Understanding
- Creative and Outdoor Learning
A Carefully Structured Day
Each day in EYFS is thoughtfully designed to balance structured learning, enquiry, movement, creativity, and rest. Children benefit from consistent routines that help them feel secure and confident, while specialist sessions, outdoor learning, and guided play create a stimulating and engaging environment throughout the day.
Optional before and after school provision also supports families with a calm and well supervised extension of the school day.
A Day in EYFS
Preparing for the Next Stage
Our EYFS programme is carefully designed to ensure children transition confidently into Key Stage 1. By the end of Early Years, students have developed strong foundations in communication, independence, wellbeing, and learning behaviours, preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey.
