Welcome to Stow Primary Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)

Welcome to our Stow Primary ELC page — we hope you find the information here useful and supportive.

If you would like to know more about our Early Learning and Childcare provision, please contact us on 01578 730 218.

Our ELC provides a nurturing, play-based environment where every child is supported to learn, explore, and grow at their own pace. Through rich experiences and caring relationships, we help children to develop curiosity, independence, and confidence — laying strong foundations for lifelong learning.


Our Vision

Caring, confident, and creative — striving for success together through play and curiosity.


Our Values – ON TRACK

We stay ON TRACK by living our shared values every day:

  • Opportunity – creating chances for every child to learn and succeed.
  • Nurturing – building trusting, caring relationships that help children feel safe and valued.
  • Thriving – encouraging children to be resilient, independent, and confident learners.
  • Respectful – fostering kindness, inclusion, and understanding of others.
  • Approachable – ensuring our setting is welcoming and supportive for all families.
  • Caring – showing compassion and empathy in all we do.
  • Kind – treating others with thoughtfulness and care.

Our Aims

At Stow Primary ELC, we aim to:

  • Provide high-quality early learning experiences that inspire creativity and curiosity.
  • Support every child to develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
  • Build strong, positive partnerships with families and the wider community.
  • Create an inclusive environment where every child’s individuality and strengths are celebrated.
  • Nurture each child to thrive through caring relationships and purposeful play, as we stay ON TRACK together.

Information You Can Find on This Page

  • ELC Staff
  • ELC Handbook and Policies
  • Home Learning
  • ELC Inspection and Care Inspectorate Reports
  • Enrolment Information
  • Early Learning and Childcare to Primary 1 Transition