Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Preschool Education in Southampton
Brook Early Years has been dedicated to early childhood education since 1984, delivering quality care and learning for children aged 2-5. Established in Southampton and operating from Beechwood Junior School since 2011, we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2020. Our team of qualified professionals holds specialist credentials in safeguarding, SEND, and paediatric first aid, ensuring children's needs are met with expertise. Through dynamic play-based learning aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, we nurture curiosity, resilience, and social-emotional development.Our 2022 Good Ofsted report reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every child thrives. We actively involve parents as partners in education, offering transition support, home visits, and digital learning journals to track progress. With both term-time and extended 44-week provisions, we provide flexible childcare solutions that accommodate working families' needs.
Services
Early Years Education
Child Care Services
Special Educational Needs Support
Parent Engagement Programmes
Outdoor Learning Activities
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Established in 1984 with proven expertise in early years education
- Experienced team with Level 3+ qualifications and specialist accreditations
- 2022 Good Ofsted rating demonstrating educational excellence
- Inclusive learning environment supporting children with special needs
- Parent partnership approach with digital progress tracking systems
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Nurturing environment
Professional staff
Visible development
Responsive communication
Effective transition support
Services
Early Years Education
Our play-based curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on personal, social, and emotional development. Qualified practitioners deliver structured activities that build communication skills, physical coordination, and cognitive abilities through hands-on exploration. Children engage in sensory play, storytelling sessions, and creative projects that nurture curiosity and foundational learning.
Special Educational Needs Support
We provide tailored support for children with special educational needs through our Level 3 qualified SENDco and dedicated coordinators. Individualised learning plans incorporate specialist programmes like BLAST and ECAT to enhance communication development. Our inclusive environment features sensory resources and adaptive play equipment that accommodate diverse learning requirements while promoting social integration.
Parent Engagement Programmes
We actively involve families through transition home visits, stay-and-play sessions, and digital learning journals via Blossom. Parents receive regular progress updates with photo documentation and can contribute to their child's learning journey. Our open-door policy encourages ongoing communication between staff and caregivers to ensure consistent support across home and preschool settings.
Outdoor Learning Activities
Our secure outdoor spaces feature climbing walls, sensory gardens, and water play areas that promote physical development and environmental awareness. Children engage in structured gardening activities, nature walks, and outdoor creative play that build motor skills and foster appreciation for natural environments through hands-on discovery.
Flexible Childcare Options
We offer adaptable childcare solutions with morning (8:30-11:30), afternoon (12:00-15:00), and full-day (8:05-15:35) sessions. Our 44-week annual provision accommodates working families' needs while maintaining continuity of care. Funded places are available for eligible 2-4 year olds through government childcare schemes.
People
Trish
Head Teacher & Trustee
Early Years Teacher Status (Level 6) holder with specialist qualifications in safeguarding (Level 3) and SEND (Level 2). Leads staff training and ensures compliance with childcare standards while maintaining daily operational oversight.
Kirstin
Deputy Manager, SENDco & Designated Safeguard Lead
Foundation Degree (Level 5) holder with advanced safeguarding (Level 3) and SEND (Level 3) qualifications. Oversees special educational needs provision and child protection procedures across the preschool environment.
Charlene
Assistant Deputy Manager & Early Years Administrator
CACHE Level 3 qualified in childcare and business administration. Manages operational logistics while maintaining health and safety compliance through her Level 3 safeguarding accreditation and paediatric first aid training.
Phil
Acting Deputy Practitioner
Level 6 Early Years Teacher with specialist expertise in curriculum development. Implements educational programmes that align with statutory frameworks while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and inclusion standards.
Lauren
Practitioner & Quality Assurance Coordinator
Level 3 Diploma holder in Early Years Workforce. Focuses on continuous improvement across educational provision while maintaining paediatric first aid standards in daily childcare operations.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We provide childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years old.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we achieved a Good Ofsted rating in our 2022 inspection.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
We provide government-funded places for eligible 2-4 year olds through universal and working parents' schemes.
How do you support special educational needs?
Our Level 3 qualified SENDco implements individualised learning plans using specialist programmes and adaptive resources.
Can parents visit before enrollment?
We offer open days, private tours, and stay-and-play sessions for prospective families.
How do you communicate child progress?
We use Blossom digital journals with regular updates, photos, and parent comment features.
Reviews (2)
Kelly Warren
Jun 12, 2018
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Both my children went to brook, they had brilliant key workers and all the staff were lovely. They encourage parents to come in and teach the children new skills which i thought was a great idea. I can’t fault them at all, would highly recommend.
Clare Stapley
Jun 08, 2018
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My daughter has thrived and flourished at Brook pre-school. She has loved every minute of it and we will be really sad to have to say goodbye to all the wonderful staff. Thank you for giving Florence the great start and foundations for her early years journey.
