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East Harptree Nursery Pre School and Forest School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·The Theatre, Middle Street, Bristol, BS40 6AZ · Bath and North East Somerset
Number of places
39 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset

About this day nursery

East Harptree Nursery, a charitable trust overseen by a volunteer committee, is dedicated to fostering the individual potential of every child. They aim to deliver outstanding early education and care in a nurturing and stimulating environment year-round, as well as offering term-time only places.

Operating from a renovated space within the East Harptree Village Hall complex since September 2022, the nursery is thoughtfully designed with underfloor heating and child-accessible areas. The setting features three distinct rooms catering to different age groups: babies (under 2s), toddlers (2-3 year olds), and preschoolers (3-4 year olds).

An exclusive outdoor play area, including a covered section, ensures usability in all seasons. Furthermore, the preschool children participate in Forest School sessions every Friday morning at Harptree Court.

The nursery prioritises building trusting relationships with both children and parents, recognising each child as unique and encouraging emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Their approach aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage principles, promoting active learning through play and celebrating diverse learning styles.

The nursery welcomes families from the surrounding areas for children aged six months to five years.

Our ethos

East Harptree Nursery is committed to fostering the individual potential of every child by providing outstanding early education and care. Their approach aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage principles, promoting active learning through play and celebrating diverse learning styles. They also offer Forest School sessions, recognising each child as unique and encouraging their emotional, social, and intellectual growth.

What it's like

Children's care needs and well-being are very closely supported by thoughtful and attentive staff who offer reassurance and cuddles, settling them in sensitively. Staff use an 'All About Me' theme to introduce new concepts, helping children grow in confidence and inspiring them with resources and activities.

Charitable trustForest SchoolCommunity-focusedPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

  • Deposit to secure a place£45 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

8-6 Monday – Thursday and 8-5 on Friday

Age range

six months to five years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

year-round care, term-time only places

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for East Harptree Nursery Pre School and Forest School

Last inspected 11 September 2025 · Rachel Howell

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's care needs and well-being are very closely supported by thoughtful and attentive staff who offer reassurance and cuddles, settling them in sensitively. Staff use an 'All About Me' theme to introduce new concepts, helping children grow in confidence and inspiring them with resources and activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have expanded to three age groups and added a covered outdoor area.
  • Staff use a "plan, do, review" cycle to observe and assess children's abilities and support emerging gaps.
  • Children enjoy listening to stories and engaging in sensory play.
  • The nursery has very strong community links, including trips to festivals, the village shop, local parks, farms, and forest school sessions.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1pick up on children's exploration more readily, channelling this successfully and developing children's understanding, attention and engagement further
  • 2support staff to consistently reflect on their practice and adapt their teaching and practice more effectively.
Inspection #10407569 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff lead targeted programmes of support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and build their attention skills effectively. They liaise closely with parents and other professionals, helping children gain any extra support they need to close these gaps and reach their potential.

Outdoor space

Staff have added a covered area outside to provide protection for children and enable them to be out in all weathers. Babies relish crawling around on the safe surfaces, and designated areas enable children to explore on trikes and scooters safely. Older children investigate with water outside, selecting resources independently, moving water around, mixing it with the sand and stones, also with leaves and flowers for imaginary potions. Older children enjoy forest school sessions in the local woodlands, developing their knowledge of the natural world very effectively.

Parent Reviews of East Harptree Nursery Pre School and Forest School

5.0
(1)
Zoe Kay
2 years ago

Wonderful nursery in a lovely setting with a great atmosphere and fab staff

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Inspection history

Date: September 2015

  • September 2025Good
  • January 2020Good
  • September 2015Good

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