Early Years in St. Austin’s Junior Academy is the perfect foundation for young developing children aged between two to the end of Reception Year in Primary School.

The Playgroup class for 2- 3 year olds help develop early tasks e.g. potty training, eating manners and colouring, enables children to enjoy school.
The Kindergarten 1 (K1) for 3-4 year olds, build children’s learning skills and prepares them to be able to understand educational concepts.
The Reception class for 4-5 year olds enables them to read and write in preparation for Year 1.
Play is at the centre of the Early Years curriculum. It is the child’s work. Children develop social, emotional physical and creative aspects of their characters through this natural activity. Young children are active leaners. They need time to explore a variety of first hand experiences in a well planned environment.

Children encounter learning opportunities in the outdoor area everyday, and additional activities, such as Drama & Music, P.E and Swimming, Cookery and Gardening.