Brodetsky Primary School Nursery

Bees and Butterflies give Brodetsky’s nursery its own identity within the school’s Early Years Foundation Stage team. This is provision for children aged two to four, on the Henry Cohen Campus in Leeds, within an Orthodox Jewish primary school. For families choosing an early introduction to that community, the Jewish character is a practical part of the setting’s identity.

Belonging, feelings and friendships feature explicitly in the nursery curriculum. The Health, Wellbeing & Relationships plan starts with children recognising their individuality, then develops their sense of membership of the nursery group. Later themes cover expressing emotions, forming friendships, choosing healthy habits and understanding rules. These are everyday skills: learning to explain a feeling or understand why a rule matters sits alongside becoming part of a group.

Jewish community activities also reach the youngest children. A festival announcement included plans for nursery children to sing to the congregation at BHH on Street Lane for Shemini Atzeret. That is a specific example of participation beyond the classroom, rather than a promise about the regular timetable.

Geographical exploration has included the nursery too. Children participated in National Fieldwork Week alongside the school’s other year groups, giving them an introduction to investigating their surroundings.

Class teachers and nursery assistants appear in the nursery staffing structure, with an apprentice nursery assistant also listed. The two named groups sit within the wider early years team, giving parents a clear starting point for understanding how provision is organised.

For additional needs, the school’s SEND policy sets out an assess, plan, do and review cycle. Teachers and the special educational needs coordinator agree support with families, set outcomes and choose a review date. Parents of children on the SEND register are invited to termly provision meetings. This gives families scheduled opportunities to discuss whether support is meeting their child’s needs.

School facilities include a Speech and Language room, where children with individual therapy programmes can work with support staff. Its role is specific: a place for carrying out those programmes, rather than a general claim about nursery facilities.

Food sits within the school’s Jewish practices. Its kosher guidance specifies a three-hour interval between meat and milk. Families should take that convention into account when considering their child’s dietary routine.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee admission to Brodetsky’s Reception. A separate application is required. The admissions page directs September Reception applications to Leeds City Council Admissions Team, so families must complete the normal Reception process by the deadline for their child’s entry year.

The arrangements for 2026/27 distinguish between nursery attendance and faith evidence. Nursery attendance is not listed as a standalone oversubscription category, but the Supplementary Information Form includes nursery among examples of Jewish educational activities that can contribute points. That conditional contribution should not be mistaken for an assured school place. Families applying under faith criteria must also return the supplementary form directly to the school by the applicable closing date to be considered under those criteria. Confirm that date with the school for your child’s entry year.

For your child’s nursery hours, email nursery@brodetsky.org. This is the nursery-specific contact, making it the direct route for arranging the hours question.

The Henry Cohen Campus address is Wentworth Avenue, Leeds, LS17 7TN. General enquiries can also go through the school’s contact form, by email to info@brodetsky.org or by telephone on 0113 293 0578.