Foundation - Fox Cubs & Bear Cubs

At Pilgrim, we believe every child deserves the very best start to their educational journey. We are committed to providing a rich and nurturing environment where children learn and develop through play, exploration and hands-on experiences.

Our carefully planned, high-quality learning opportunities help children build a broad range of knowledge and skills while fostering curiosity and a love of learning. We encourage children to deepen their understanding through play, discussion, observation, questioning and reflection, enabling them to become confident and independent learners.

We take great pride in creating a safe, calm and caring environment where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do. These strong relationships help children feel happy, secure and valued, allowing them to thrive as they develop their independence, self-confidence and resilience.

We also recognise the vital role that parents and carers play in a child’s development. By working together and building strong partnerships between home and school, we can support every child to achieve their full potential.

It is a privilege to be part of your child’s learning journey, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements and successes with you.

Meet the Foundation Stage Team

Bear Cub Class

Mrs. Gough - Class Teacher (EYFS Phase Leader)

Mrs. Harris - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs. Leahu - Teaching Assistant

Mrs. Tobin - Teacher on Fridays

Fox Cub Class

Mrs. O'Leary - Class Teacher

Mrs. Jones - Higher Level Teaching Assistant and SEN TA

Mrs. Bishop - Teaching Assistant

Mrs. Tobin - Teacher on Mondays and Wednesdays

Foundation Stage Timetable

A typical day in Foundation Stage:

Time
8:45	School begins
9:00	Register and wake and shake
9:15	Phonics
9:45	Snack
10:00	Plan, Do, Review
11:30	Maths
12-12:50	Lunch
12:50	Story-Based Learning input
1:15	Plan, Do, Review
2:30	Playtime
3:00	Story and getting ready to go home
3:10	End of the school day