Opening hours
Nursery: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Preschool: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am - 3:15 pm, Monday, Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Closed school holidays and bank holidays.
Briston Community Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Norfolk
About this day nursery
Briston Community Nursery School provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 9 months to 5 years, operating from two locations: The Copeman Centre and Astley Primary School. Established in 2006, the nursery is dedicated to fostering an exceptional early years experience, emphasising learning through play both indoors and outdoors.
The facilities are thoughtfully divided into three age-specific areas: the Ladybird and Dragonfly rooms for infants up to approximately two years old, a playroom for two and three-year-olds, and a Preschool for three and four-year-olds preparing for primary education. Each area boasts access to outdoor spaces, including a large playground, woodland area, field, and a forest school area, promoting continuous indoor/outdoor play.
The nursery prides itself on its experienced and highly qualified team, all of whom undergo stringent background checks and continuous training in crucial areas such as safeguarding and first aid. A key person system ensures close collaboration with parents and carers, supporting each child's individual developmental journey.
Our ethos
The nursery is dedicated to fostering an exceptional early years experience, emphasising learning through play both indoors and outdoors. They operate a key person system to support each child's individual developmental journey and promote continuous indoor/outdoor play with access to a forest school area.
What it's like
Children settle quickly in this welcoming setting, forming warm bonds with staff who are responsive and attentive to their needs. Staff have high expectations and use their understanding of children's learning journeys to plan challenging activities. Children confidently explore the setting, engaging in messy and creative play with a range of materials and tools, while staff enthusiastically join in their play.
OFSTED-registeredLearning through playExperienced staffIndoor/outdoor play
Pricing & funding
- Under 2 year old, hourly rate (2024)£6.00 / hour
- 2 year old, hourly rate (2024)£5.40 / hour
- 3&4 year olds, hourly rate (2024)£5.00 / hour
- Under 2 year old, hourly rate (2025)£6.60 / hour
- 2 year old, hourly rate (2025)£5.85 / hour
Key facts
Age range
9 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2006
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Briston Community Nursery School
Last inspected 1 December 2023 · Kate Oakley
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 settle quickly in this welcoming setting, forming warm bonds with staff who are responsive and attentive to their needs. Staff have high expectations and use their understanding of children's learning journeys to plan challenging activities. Children confidently explore the setting, engaging in messy and creative play with a range of materials and tools, while staff enthusiastically join in their play.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and her staff team are enthusiastic and passionate about their work.
- Staff plan and deliver an ambitious curriculum, drawing on their knowledge of child development as well as individual children's next steps in learning.
- Parents feel well informed about their child's experiences and learning at the setting.
- Staff report feeling supported and valued, with professional development opportunities available to them.
- Staff provide clear explanations and choices to support children's understanding and sense of independence.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen arrangements for self-evaluation to check how well the setting's intent is implemented and generate sharply targeted plans for further improvements to have the most impact.
Inspection #10308190 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment how much their children enjoy their time at the setting and how eager they are to attend each day.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Staff described how they were involved in evaluating the provision, giving the example of future plans for a separate baby garden. Children display curiosity in the natural world, with older children talking about seeing "ice everywhere" and babies shrieking with excitement watching snowflakes fall. Older children talked excitedly about their experiences of going on a frosty walk with staff.
Parent Reviews of Briston Community Nursery School
5.0
(2)
Mailis Knowles
2 years ago
My little one absolutely loved it there. Wonderful staff and small enough nursery for kids to feel confident and heard. Highly recommend it 🤗
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Georgiana Vorniceanu
4 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: October 2009
- December 2023Good
- March 2018Good
- November 2014Good
- October 2009Good
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