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Christchurch Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Church Road, Hanham, BRISTOL, BS15 3AE · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

5 to 4 years. Located in the crypt of Christ Church, the pre-school operates during term-time, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 3 pm.

The dedicated team, with extensive experience in early years education, focuses on providing quality and affordable childcare that caters to children from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs. They emphasise a holistic approach to early childhood development, covering key areas such as personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, physical development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design.

The pre-school also boasts a Forest School programme, allowing children to engage with nature and learn outdoors. Parents commend the staff's genuine care and individualised attention given to each child.

Our ethos

Christ Church Clifton Pre-school focuses on a holistic approach to early childhood development and boasts a Forest School programme that encourages outdoor learning. They are committed to providing quality, affordable childcare for children from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs, with staff offering genuine care and individual attention.

What it's like

Children feel like they belong at this setting, where staff use their knowledge of each child to tailor their learning. Leaders effectively manage risks and organise staff to help children develop an understanding of managing their own risks, especially in the climbing frame area. Positive relationships between staff, parents, and children help new children settle quickly and explore learning opportunities independently.

Ofsted OutstandingForest SchoolTerm-time onlyIn a church crypt

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm during term time

Session types

mornings (minimum attendance two per week)

Age range

2.5 - 4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Christchurch Pre-School

Last inspected 11 October 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

Children feel like they belong at this setting, where staff use their knowledge of each child to tailor their learning. Leaders effectively manage risks and organise staff to help children develop an understanding of managing their own risks, especially in the climbing frame area. Positive relationships between staff, parents, and children help new children settle quickly and explore learning opportunities independently.

Inspector highlights

  • Children feel like they belong at this setting.
  • Leaders identify and manage risks well to keep children safe.
  • Relationships between staff, parents and children are positive.
  • Children benefit from making healthy choices at snack time.
  • Children have ample opportunities to develop their mark-making skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1implement strategies to help children understand and manage their feelings to further support their emotional development.
Inspection #10363781 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff act quickly to close gaps in children's communication and language. They use selected strategies in small- group times to meet the needs of the children. In addition to the support in the setting, staff work closely with other agencies to help children make strong progress towards their developmental milestones.

Outdoor space

A member of staff helps children develop their understanding of how to manage their own risks in the climbing frame area. Children effectively learn to manage their own safety and develop physical skills. Children access chalk, water, paintbrushes and sponges in the garden, enjoying making and noticing patterns on the wall, which strengthens their hand muscles for early writing.

Parent Reviews of Christchurch Pre-School

5.0
(4)
Sam Mitchell
6 years ago

Christchurch pre-school is a fantastic, friendly pre-school with wonderful staff. My 3 girls have all been there and have absolutely loved it. The garden is lovely and the play opportunities and resources are great. I have seen it go from strength to strength over the last few years and it's a fantastic place to be.

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Rachel Buoy
6 years ago

This is such a lovely friendly preschool. Caring staff and a great start to my child’s early years education. It has one large room with a mixture of ages which is great for the children as they learn from one another. It has a large outdoor area which all children can access throughout the day. The children also benefit from small group welcome times, sound of the week literacy input and story times.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2010

  • October 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • June 2016Good
  • June 2015Good
  • November 2010Good

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