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Brooklands Young Explorers # Brooklands Young Explorers Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · Brooklands Primary School, Palfrey Heights, Manningtree, CO11 1RX · Suffolk Number of places 54 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Brooklands Young Explorers, part of Brooklands Primary and Nursery School in Manningtree, offers a nurturing educational environment where every child is welcomed, valued, and respected. The dedicated and professional staff create excellent learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, visits, and trips, alongside high academic standards. The nursery provides a unique, supportive learning space for its students. Admissions for the nursery are handled through the Education Authority's online portal, with applications for September 2026 opening in January 2026. The school also features Social and Communication Unit classes for pupils with special educational needs, offering specialist provision within a mainstream school setting, including purpose-built sensory areas and outdoor learning spaces. What it's like Leaders and staff provide a caring and nurturing environment that fosters children's current interests. Children settle well, and staff form strong bonds with children to help them feel a real sense of belonging. Children make good progress throughout their time at nursery. Nurturing Environment Strong Academic Focus Special Educational Needs Support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.brooklandsprimary.com/scu-admissions) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year, from 7.10am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day, Sessional Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Brooklands Young Explorers Last inspected 5 September 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Leaders and staff provide a caring and nurturing environment that fosters children's current interests. Children settle well, and staff form strong bonds with children to help them feel a real sense of belonging. Children make good progress throughout their time at nursery. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff passionately support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Staff support children's understanding of mathematical concepts. - Children learn to talk about their feelings and staff help manage children's needs sensitively. - Children have ample opportunities to explore their physical skills. - Leaders and staff teach children the importance of health and hygiene. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff interactions to provide further opportunities for children and develop their focus and engagement - 2 develop leadership arrangements for sharing information to build staff's confidence. Inspection #10407474 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288782) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Brooklands Young Explorers Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407474 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288782)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368548) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=brooklands-young-explorers-co11-1rx-ey368548) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak positively about the nursery. > Parents praise the nursery for their settling process to help ensure that children have a positive start to nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff passionately support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are knowledgeable about individual needs and work closely with families and external professionals to plan targeted support and early interventions. This ensures children with SEND make good progress. Outdoor space Children have ample opportunities to explore their physical skills. They like to use bikes and cars to race one another. Staff help children to practise their balancing skills as they climb stairs and tyres confidently. Inspection history Date: October 2015 - September 2025 Good - January 2020 Outstanding - October 2015 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Brooklands Young Explorers ### Is Brooklands Young Explorers a day nursery or preschool? ### What size of nursery is Brooklands Young Explorers? ### What ages of children does Brooklands Young Explorers look after? ### How can Brooklands Young Explorers be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Manningtree Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Brooklands Young Explorers. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### St Michael's Pre-School Manningtree · CO11 1PZ ](/nursery/st-michael-s-pre-school-co11-1pz-ey449792) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Busy Bees Kindergarten Manningtree · CO11 2BN ](/nursery/busy-bees-kindergarten-co11-2bn-ey397961) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Little Pumpkins Nursery Manningtree · CO11 2FR ](/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-co11-2fr-2669232) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.8 mi ### Lavender Hall Kindergarten Colchester · CO7 6QT ](/nursery/lavender-hall-kindergarten-co7-6qt-251765) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### East Bergholt Young Explorers Colchester · CO7 6QT ](/nursery/east-bergholt-young-explorers-co7-6qt-ey494296) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Stutton Young Explorers Ipswich · IP9 2RY ](/nursery/stutton-young-explorers-ip9-2ry-ey543367) [See all nurseries in Manningtree →](/search?q=Manningtree) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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