{"id":104,"date":"2025-10-24T10:25:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/stowps\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2025-10-28T14:52:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:52:47","slug":"early-level-and-childcare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/stowps\/early-level-and-childcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Learning and Childcare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Welcome to Stow Primary Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to our Stow Primary ELC page \u2014 we hope you find the information here useful and supportive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to know more about our Early Learning and Childcare provision, please contact us on <strong>01578 730 218<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 \u2014 laying strong foundations for lifelong learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Caring, confident, and creative \u2014 striving for success together through play and curiosity.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Values \u2013 ON TRACK<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We stay <strong>ON TRACK<\/strong> by living our shared values every day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opportunity<\/strong> \u2013 creating chances for every child to learn and succeed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nurturing<\/strong> \u2013 building trusting, caring relationships that help children feel safe and valued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thriving<\/strong> \u2013 encouraging children to be resilient, independent, and confident learners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respectful<\/strong> \u2013 fostering kindness, inclusion, and understanding of others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approachable<\/strong> \u2013 ensuring our setting is welcoming and supportive for all families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caring<\/strong> \u2013 showing compassion and empathy in all we do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kind<\/strong> \u2013 treating others with thoughtfulness and care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Aims<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Stow Primary ELC, we aim to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide high-quality early learning experiences that inspire creativity and curiosity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support every child to develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build strong, positive partnerships with families and the wider community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an inclusive environment where every child\u2019s individuality and strengths are celebrated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nurture each child to thrive through caring relationships and purposeful play, as we stay <strong>ON TRACK<\/strong> together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information You Can Find on This Page<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ELC Staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ELC Handbook and Policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ELC Inspection and Care Inspectorate Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrolment Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early Learning and Childcare to Primary 1 Transition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/public\/stowps\/uploads\/sites\/3838\/2025\/10\/28134920\/ELC-VVA-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/public\/stowps\/uploads\/sites\/3838\/2025\/10\/28134920\/ELC-VVA-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/public\/stowps\/uploads\/sites\/3838\/2025\/10\/28134920\/ELC-VVA-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/public\/stowps\/uploads\/sites\/3838\/2025\/10\/28134920\/ELC-VVA-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/public\/stowps\/uploads\/sites\/3838\/2025\/10\/28134920\/ELC-VVA-800x1200.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/public\/stowps\/uploads\/sites\/3838\/2025\/10\/28134920\/ELC-VVA.jpeg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Stow Primary Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Welcome to our Stow Primary ELC page \u2014 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. 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