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Nursery at Broomfield South SILC
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Individual learning goals shape the context for nursery provision at Broomfield South SILC. This Leeds special school takes children from age two and supports pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and complex physical or medical needs. Every pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). For families considering the nursery, the important starting point is the provision their child needs and the outcomes agreed in that plan.
The government guidance supplied by Broomfield describes observation of children’s progress and a written development check at age two. These help families and practitioners discuss how a child is developing and what support they need.
Across Broomfield, teaching spaces and resources are adjusted for the children using them. Adaptations can include individual work, visual timetables and extra time to process language. Learning is measured through individual goals and EHCP outcomes, including communication, independence and everyday skills. This gives parents a way to discuss progress beyond academic measures alone.
School facilities include accessible outdoor areas and a Sensory Integration room. Their relevance to a child’s programme depends on individual needs; they are school facilities rather than a description of a nursery session.
Settling starts with a personalised transition plan. For new pupils, liaison involves the family and their existing setting, with supported visits among the possible arrangements. The Pupil Welfare Team contacts new families and can help with transport applications or other concerns. Once a placement is agreed, the SENDCo or Teaching and Learning Group lead meets the family to discuss needs, intended outcomes and next steps.
Communication continues through Class Dojo, class newsletters and teacher telephone contact. Evidence for Learning lets staff share photographs, videos, observations and work with families, making individual progress easier to discuss. Broomfield Connect also brings parents together with services and professional guidance.
Medical and personal care sit within the school’s support arrangements. NHS nursing staff work on site, and the school has hoists and specialist hygiene spaces. During transition, children with medical needs receive additional planning, including sharing feeding and healthcare plans and preparing the staff who will support them. Learning support assistants receive training in Moving and Handling and Intensive Interaction, among other approaches.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Broomfield’s placement route is through the EHCP consultation process, coordinated by Leeds SENSAP. Discuss the next placement with your caseworker; nursery attendance and a placement decision are separate matters.
Preparation for a new class is a different question. Broomfield’s transition arrangements include meeting the next teacher and visiting the new class. Personalised plans can use classroom photographs, social stories and visual information, helping a child become familiar with the people and surroundings ahead of a change.
Broomfield South SILC is on Broom Place, Leeds, LS10 3JP. Pre-booked school show rounds are offered through the admissions page, with limited spaces per session. General enquiries can go to broomfield@broomfieldschool.org.uk. The admissions page warns prospective families that the school is at capacity for the next academic year. Contact SENSAP or your allocated caseworker to discuss availability; the school does not handle admissions directly.
Yes. Broomfield’s SEND information report states that all pupils attending the school have an Education, Health and Care Plan.
No. Discuss the next placement with your caseworker through the EHCP process. Broomfield placements are coordinated by Leeds SENSAP.
School communication routes include Class Dojo, class newsletters and telephone contact with teachers. Evidence for Learning is also used to share assessment evidence with families.
New pupils have individual transition planning, which may include supported visits and liaison with their existing setting. The Pupil Welfare Team contacts new families.
Yes. The admissions page offers pre-booked show rounds, with limited spaces in each session.
