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Brooklands Young Explorers - nursery provision (ages 3 years to 5 years)

Day nursery

Brooklands Young Explorers is a friendly inclusive provision offering care from 7.30am - 6.00pm, a breakfast club, a nursery provision and an afterschool club. We strive to ensure that the children's time with us is fun and fulfilling. Staff are continually trained to keep up to date with the latest developments in education and care. We work in partnership with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for all children and families.

We welcome visits from parents/carers at anytime.

We were pleased to be awarded an outstanding judgement from Ofsted in January 2020.

Who to contact

Name: Hayley Aherne
Position: Group Manager
Telephone: 07561 504913
01206 396641
Email: hayley@constablecountrychildcare.co.uk
Charity Commissioning Number: 1122021

Venue Details

Venue

Brooklands Young Explorers

Address

Caretakers Bungalow
Brooklands Rise
Brantham
Manningtree
Essex

Postcode

CO11 1TU

View CO11 1TU on a map

Parking available

Yes

Parking details

Parking available at the bungalow site.

Notes

Brooklands Young Explorers (BYE) consists of two sites, both of which are located at Brooklands Primary School;

The ‘bungalow’ which is where Woodland and Jungle Young Explorers are based.
A classroom connected to the school with its own entrance and outside space where Ocean Young Explorers is based (open from 7.10am for breakfast club and provides after school club to 6.00pm)

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes

Vacancies

Last updated: 16/04/2024
Immediate vacancies: Yes
Other information: Brooklands Young Explorers has spaces available at most sessions for 3 & 4 year olds.

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 1.00pm
Monday to Friday: 9.10am - 12.10pm
Monday to Friday: 12.10pm - 3.10pm
Monday to Friday: 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Monday to Friday: 9.10am - 3.10pm
Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 6.00pm
Monday to Friday: 7.30 am - 6.00 pm

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access: Yes - This setting has level access to their premises.
Cultural provisions: Yes - This setting complies with all equalities legislation.
Individual dietary needs: Yes - We cater for individual dietary needs.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs: Yes
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Aspergers Syndrome
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Cystic Fibrosis
Downs syndrome
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Emotional needs
Global Delay
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Physical impairment
Serious allergy
Severe dietary needs
Social development impairment
Speech and language difficulties

Costs

Details: Two to Three years £6.60, Over three years £6.25. Discounted day rates available. Discounted rates for multiple birth; second child half price.

Other Details

Facilities

Accessible parking, Adventure play area, Arts and crafts, CCTV, Climbing frame, Close to parks, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Forest school, Garden, Healthy eating, Homework support, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Playroom, Quiet area, TV - DVD, Take children on outings, Vegetable patch, Village walks

School pickups

Brooklands Primary School (Manningtree)

Cater for over 8s

Age Range

From 3 Year(s)

To 5 Year(s)

Notes

We strive to promote an atmosphere where children can thrive in a stimulating learning environment (encouraged by our dedicated and highly qualified staff team) to develop as individuals and reach their full potential. We work closely with local Primary Schools and are happy when required, to work with other schools and other educational providers, with the aim to facilitate a smooth transition for all children. Staff members regularly attend training to expand their professional qualifications and will seek further training, when required to be as inclusive as possible for all children.

We have a several qualified SEND Co-ordinators.

Offers Tax Free Childcare

Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY368548

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
25/11/2008	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
22/10/2015	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding
09/01/2020	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

Brooklands Young Explorers endeavors to provide a warm welcome to all our children and their families at all our settings in Brantham and East Bergholt.

We strive to promote an atmosphere where children can thrive in a stimulating learning environment, encouraged by our dedicated highly qualified staff team, to develop as individuals and reach their full potential. We work closely with local Primary Schools and are happy when required, to work with other schools and other educational providers,with the aim to facilitate a smooth transition for all children. Staff members regularly attend training to expand their professional qualifications and will seek further training, when required to be as inclusive as possible for all children and their families

We have a several qualified SEND Co-ordinators.

Contact

Hayley Aherne

Email

Hayley@constablecountrychildcare.co.uk

Conditions Supported