Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Al Basma British School

At Al Basma British School, our Foundation Stage offers a warm, engaging, and inspiring introduction to school life. We believe that every child is unique, and our curriculum is thoughtfully designed around their interests, sparking curiosity and encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Our EYFS approach places play and exploration at the heart of the learning experience. Through a rich, play-based curriculum, children are encouraged to be imaginative, creative, and confident in tackling challenges. These early experiences help develop key life skills such as problem-solving, independence, and resilience.

Our dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants observe and listen carefully to the children, using these insights to plan purposeful and personalised learning opportunities. This ensures that each child is supported in their individual learning journey and enabled to progress at their own pace.

We actively promote independence, with children encouraged to make choices, explore their environment, and take the lead in their own learning. Our stimulating indoor and outdoor environments are available throughout the day and are regularly enhanced to reflect the children’s current interests and learning needs.

At Al Basma, children thrive in a nurturing environment where they feel safe, valued, and confident to explore and grow.

Areas of learning in Foundation Stage:

  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development
  • Communication and Language
  • Physical Development
  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the World
  • Expressive Arts and Design
  • Arabic


  • We are proud to provide a strong foundation for each child’s educational journey, helping them to become capable, confident, and curious learners ready for the next stage of school and beyond.