--- title: "Foundation" url: "https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/class-info-and-teachers/foundation" school: "St Thomas More RC" --- [ ![St Thomas More RC](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/images/logo/logo-app_edit(1).png) **St Thomas More RC** ](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/) # Foundation ### ### Teaching Staff - Foundation ![Miss Barran](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/imagecache/170x240c/people/RPH00096.JPG) #### Miss Barran ##### EYFS Teacher ![Miss Jones](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/imagecache/170x240c/people/RPH03435.JPG) #### Miss Jones ##### EYFS Teacher ![Mrs Coughlan](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/imagecache/170x240c/people/Acoughlan2.jpg) #### Mrs Coughlan ##### EYFS Support Staff ![Mrs Patterson](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/imagecache/170x240c/people/RPH00099.JPG) #### Mrs Patterson ##### EYFS Support Staff ![Mrs Pennells](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/imagecache/170x240c/people/RPH00676(1).JPG) #### Mrs Pennells ##### EYFS Support Staff ![Miss Begum](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/imagecache/170x240c/people/SBegum2.jpg) #### Miss Begum ##### EYFS Support Staff ![Miss Crowley](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/imagecache/170x240c/people/RPH03440.JPG) #### Miss Crowley ##### EYFS Support Staff We are delighted that you have chosen our Foundation Stage department for your child and hope that both you and your child will be happy with us. As parents, you are the first educators of your children and as such we believe in a close relationship between parents and staff as we join you in educating your child. Beginning school or Nursery is an exciting time for your child but may also be a worrying time for you. We hope that the following information will help to alleviate some of these worries. However, it is not meant as a replacement for personal contact, so if we can help further, please don’t hesitate to ask. The aim of our Foundation Stage is to provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment in which children can grow and develop spiritually, educationally, socially and emotionally. We look forward to getting to know your child and working with you to ensure that your child’s time with us is both happy and rewarding. Yours sincerely, ***Miss Barran*** ***Foundation Stage Manager.*** #### **Take a tour of our Reception and Nursery Classrooms** [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/TbN9O5TJPEA?rel=0) [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Aj_uF4TporM?rel=0) To read more about us please open the document below:- ### Foundation - Parent information What we are Learning Autumn 2 2026 106 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/files/documents/What_I_am_Learning_Autumn_2_2026.pdf) Early Years Newsletter 193 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/files/documents/Welcome_to_EYFS_newsletter_26.pdf) Information Evening September 2026 11.69 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/files/documents/Information_Evening_September_2026.pptx) What we are learning Autumn 1 2026 57 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/files/documents/What_I_am_Learning_Autumn_1_2026.pdf) Our 'Class Saint' 256 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/files/documents/St_Francis_of_Assisi_2026.pdf) New Parents Meeting June 2026 4.24 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-thomas-more-rc/files/documents/New_Parents_Meeting_June_2026.pptx) ### **Useful Links for Parents** Birth to Five Matters Framework: Read Write Inc Phonics for parents Best Start in Life PACEY - Being School Ready (information for Parents): PACEY - Preparing your child for starting school Reception Baseline Assessment (Information for Parents): ### Class Info and Teachers - [Foundation](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/class-info-and-teachers/foundation) - [Key Stage 1](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/class-info-and-teachers/key-stage-1) - [Lower Key Stage 2](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/class-info-and-teachers/lower-key-stage-2) - [Upper Key Stage 2](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/class-info-and-teachers/upper-key-stage-2) - [Year Expectations](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/class-info-and-teachers/year-expectations) - [Curriculum Long Term Plans](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/class-info-and-teachers/curriculum-long-term-plans) - [Childrens Writing](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/class-info-and-teachers/childrens-writing) - [Learning Resources](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/class-info-and-teachers/learning-resources) [Tweets by StThomasMoreAlk](https://twitter.com/StThomasMoreAlk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ### Contact Us **St Thomas More RC** Evesham Road Alkrington Middleton Manchester M24 1PY Tel: 0161 643 7132 ### Useful Links - [Term Dates](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/parents/termdates) - [Contact Us](https://stthomasmorerc.co.uk/contact) © Copyright 2017–2026 St Thomas More RC. 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