Building confident communicators

Many children are not meeting the expected goals for their age and stage of development in speech, language and social confidence. Educators need simple, effective ways to develop oracy every day.

Funky Foundations provides structured oracy and social & emotional programmes that support children to develop speaking & listening skills as well as confidence and social & emotional skills.

Funky Foundations programmes are evidence-informed and designed in line with guidance from the Education Endowment Foundation.

Our approach draws on research-backed strategies shown to improve outcomes in Early Years, particularly in communication, language and early literacy.

We align with key EEF strands and combine EEF-backed approaches including systematic synthetic phonics, oral language development and active engagement with high energy, oracy-driven programmes designed to accelerate early language and communication development.

Our programmes have been developed through over 20 years’ experience working with children across educational settings. They are shaped in response to clearly identified needs from teachers and Early Years professionals.

Founded by a teacher and Early Years Education specialist, Funky Foundations is grounded in established principles of pedagogy, child development, language progression and social communication.

Privacy Policy

Funky Foundations Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1st June 2026

1. Introduction

Funky Foundations is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase products, become a member, contact us, or otherwise interact with our services.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Funky Foundations

Email: hello@funkyfoundations.com

Website: https://www.funkyfoundations.com

For the purposes of data protection law, Funky Foundations is the Data Controller of your personal information.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Information You Provide

• Name

• Email address

• Billing address

• Telephone number (if provided)

• Account login details

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Information provided when purchasing products or memberships

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through Squarespace and its payment providers. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.

Website Usage Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Website usage data

• Pages viewed

• Referring website addresses

This information helps us improve our website and services.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide products, memberships and services

• Process payments and fulfil orders

• Create and manage your account

• Respond to enquiries

• Send service-related communications

• Improve our website and customer experience

• Comply with legal obligations

• Detect fraud or misuse

Where you have given consent, we may also send marketing communications about Funky Foundations products, updates and services.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information under the following lawful bases:

Contract

To provide products, memberships and services you have purchased.

Legal Obligation

To comply with tax, accounting and other legal requirements.

Legitimate Interests

To operate, improve and protect our business and website.

Consent

For email marketing and other activities where consent is required.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, including:

• Squarespace (website hosting and member services)

• Payment processing providers used by Squarespace

• Email marketing providers

• Professional advisers such as accountants or legal advisers where necessary

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services.

7. International Transfers

Some service providers may store or process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services

• Meet legal and accounting obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements

Financial records may be retained for up to six years to comply with UK tax and accounting requirements.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Request transfer of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing relies on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse website usage.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Children's Privacy

Funky Foundations provides educational resources intended for use by parents, carers, schools and educational professionals.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information without consent, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Funky Foundations

Email: hello@funkyfoundations.com

Website: https://www.funkyfoundations.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: https://www.ico.org.ukm description