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Blagdon Under Fives Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
·Blagdon School, Bath Road, Bristol, BS40 7RW · North Somerset
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
North Somerset

About this day nursery

Blagdon Under Fives Pre-School, nestled in the heart of the Blagdon community, has been a well-established childcare provider for over thirty years. Situated within the grounds of Blagdon Primary School, it offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years.

The pre-school's philosophy revolves around recognising each child's individuality, fostering a sense of security and happiness that encourages free exploration and discovery through curiosity, creativity, and play. The dedicated staff, with their extensive experience, strive to create a stimulating setting that facilitates children's natural development.

They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, emphasising play-based learning across all seven areas, including communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, expressive art and design, and understanding the world. By forging strong relationships with children and their families, Blagdon Pre-School aims to build confident communicators and independent learners, preparing them for a smooth transition to primary school and equipping them with lifelong learning traits.

Our ethos

The pre-school's philosophy recognises each child's individuality, fostering security and happiness to encourage exploration and discovery through curiosity, creativity, and play. They follow the EYFS framework, emphasising play-based learning across all seven areas, aiming to build confident communicators and independent learners.

What it's like

Staff are friendly and caring, helping children to settle quickly and form strong attachments. The provision creates a calm and relaxed environment, allowing children to confidently explore and engage in play. Children are encouraged to be independent in preparation for their next stage in learning, including managing personal hygiene and serving snacks.

Community-basedExperienced staffPlay-based learningStrong school linksEYFS curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

2 1/4 - 4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

term-time care and education

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blagdon Under Fives Pre-School

Last inspected 17 September 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff are friendly and caring, helping children to settle quickly and form strong attachments. The provision creates a calm and relaxed environment, allowing children to confidently explore and engage in play. Children are encouraged to be independent in preparation for their next stage in learning, including managing personal hygiene and serving snacks.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has built strong partnerships with the host school, supporting children's smooth transition.
  • The provider places a strong focus on promoting children's language and communication skills.
  • Staff provide children with good support to develop their physical skills.
  • The provider recognises the importance of working in partnership with children's parents and carers.

Areas to develop

  • 1support children to understand the potential consequences of their actions to help them learn to manage their own feelings and behaviour
  • 2develop the curriculum to offer more challenge to extend children's learning even further.
Inspection #10355188 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively on the care and support that the pre-school provides to children and their families.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children eagerly help sweep and tidy up the leaves in the garden.

Inspection history

Date: May 2010

  • September 2024Good
  • November 2018Good
  • January 2016Good
  • May 2010Good

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