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Bluebell Nursery & Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.4(7 parent reviews) ·39a Swiss Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3AY · North Somerset
Number of places
48 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
North Somerset

About this day nursery

Bluebell Nursery and Pre-School in Weston-super-Mare offers a nurturing and joyful environment where children can flourish at their own pace. The nursery prioritises creating a secure and happy atmosphere, believing that this is fundamental for optimal development.

With a child-led approach, the curriculum is tailored to individual interests while also incorporating weekly themes and planned activities. The nursery embraces diversity with bilingual staff fluent in English, Russian, Polish, and Latvian, helping children transition smoothly and comfortably communicate in their home language.

They are committed to fostering growth emotionally, socially, and creatively, guiding each child to explore the world and build strong relationships. Bluebell Nursery also takes advantage of its seaside town location, incorporating local walks and monthly trips into its activities.

Unique offerings include Boogie Beat music and movement sessions, regular baking activities to develop practical skills, and Yoga Mondays to enhance physical well-being. Gardening opportunities connect children with nature, and a focus on independence is encouraged through activities like washing up after meals.

Bluebell strives to be a second home, providing freshly prepared, hot meals and snacks daily.

Our ethos

Bluebell Nursery and Pre-School follows a child-led approach, tailoring the curriculum to individual interests while incorporating themes and activities. They are committed to fostering emotional, social, and creative growth, guiding children to explore and build relationships in a secure, happy, and nurturing environment. The nursery also values practical life skills, physical well-being, and connecting with nature.

What it's like

Children form close relationships with staff and are greeted warmly. Staff use skilful techniques and visual cues to support children's behaviour and understanding of routines. They also provide interesting areas and activities, with a strong focus on supporting bilingual children's language development.

Child-led learningBilingual staffRegular excursions and tripsMusic and Movement (Boogie Beat)Yoga sessions

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on an hourly basis, with rates varying depending on the child's age group. In addition to the hourly rate, a daily resources fee is applied. Morning snacks, afternoon snacks, and lunches are charged separately.

  • Hourly rate, 3 years+£7.00 / hour
  • Hourly rate, 2 years+£7.20 / hour
  • Hourly rate, 1 year+£7.30 / hour
  • Daily resources fee£1.50 / day
  • Morning snack£1.00 / session

Good to know

  • Fees are charged on an hourly basis, tiered by age group.
  • A daily resources fee is charged.
  • Meals and snacks (morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack) are charged separately.

Key facts

Opening hours

8:00 - 17:30

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bluebell Nursery & Preschool

Last inspected 16 March 2023

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

Children form close relationships with staff and are greeted warmly. Staff use skilful techniques and visual cues to support children's behaviour and understanding of routines. They also provide interesting areas and activities, with a strong focus on supporting bilingual children's language development.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff have shown dedication to improving practice and have received a great deal of support from outside professionals.
  • Each child's key person tracks their achievements and focuses carefully on any gaps in children's development, leading to good progress for all children, including those in receipt of additional funding.
  • Managers and staff promote a strong community feel and broaden children's understanding of the world well through regular 'trip of the month' and visits to local places.
  • Children develop their independence skills and sense of responsibility well, with staff empowering them to manage tasks on their own.
  • Staff foster a calm atmosphere at the nursery with thoughtful routines and a decluttered environment, providing suitable areas for focused exploration and learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to extend their teaching of mathematical concepts to extend children's skills further
  • 2strengthen the sharing of information with other settings children are involved with, to inform future planning and provide a consistent approach for children.
Inspection #10247554 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are closely supported to reach their potential. Their key person liaises with parents and other professionals to outline targets, these are focused on and implemented very effectively. Staff are skilful in their support building the children's understanding, involvement and communication very well.

Outdoor space

Children listen respectfully and adapt their exploration, they independently moderate their actions after minimal reminders when using the large play equipment outside.

Parent Reviews of Bluebell Nursery & Preschool

4.4
(7)
Marta Mikusia Mikusia
4 years ago

Very happy. My daughter loved spending time in it, developing and growing with the children in Bluebell nursery. I recommend

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Inspection history

Date: June 2021

  • April 2023Good
  • March 2023Good
  • July 2022Requires improvement
  • June 2022Requires improvement
  • June 2021Requires improvement
  • June 2021Requires improvement

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