Early Years

At Broomley First School we believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.

Reception

Children begin their Reception journey in the academic year that they turn 5 years old. At Broomley First School the Reception class can take up to 30 Reception children.

Reception begins at 8:50am and the end of the school day is 3:10pm

Stocksfield Explorers

We are proud to offer a Forest School environment, where children can join from 9 months old to be introduced to our educational community. Stocksfield Explorers is a place for children to explore, follow their interests, and be introduced to a nurturing educational environment. 

Stocksfield Explorers is available from 7:30AM – 6:00pm on Monday-Friday. 

Learn more about the Explorers offer here.