‘Every child deserves the best possible start in life

and the support that enables them to fulfill their potential’

-Early Years Foundation Stage Framework

We believe in building strong foundations for our pupils at the earliest opportunity.  

Bright Start is a school readiness programme for children joining FS1 and FS2 to ensure the best possible start to becoming a lifelong 'Brightonian'. The programme runs from April to June before the start of the new Academic year in August.

Children, along with parents or carers, will be invited into school once a week for stay and play sessions. Pupils will become familiar with the environment, meet the teachers, and engage in activities that will help build their levels of independence and confidence. Whilst children are busy having fun in the classroom with the teachers, parents and carers will be invited to attend workshops and talks from experts in the field of early education and child development.

Brighton College Early Years will become your families ‘home away from home’.

Sessions include:

• Welcome to Brighton - An introduction to Brighton College Early Years, the team and the core values.  
• Introduction to the EYFS curriculum and the Curiosity Approach
• Supporting Children and Families with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Toileting Support 
• Supporting your child’s communication and language development at home
• Getting Ready to Start School