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Ecole Francaise De Bristol # Ecole Francaise De Bristol Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · The Fonthill Centre, 35 Stanton Road, Bristol, BS10 5SJ · Bristol Number of places 21 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Bristol About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30pm daily. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 01/06/2023. Children are happy and settle well from the start, forming strong attachments with staff. ' The nursery uniquely blends the French Maternelle curriculum with the Early Years Foundation Stage, fostering bilingual communication in French and English among all children. Children learn across all areas, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who receive good support tailored to their specific requirements through collaboration with parents and professionals like speech and language therapists. Children aged 3 to 4 are encouraged to be independent, preparing their own snacks and dressing for outdoor play, which helps build resilience and positive attitudes. The well-qualified staff team, comprising three qualified teachers among six staff members, plans a stimulating curriculum that excites and engages children. They effectively integrate mathematics into daily activities and teach early literacy skills through storytelling. The nursery also broadens children's understanding of the wider world by participating in joint activities, such as science projects and dances, with other French nurseries across Europe. What it's like Children are happy and settle well in the welcoming nursery environment, forming strong relationships with staff. They develop a desire to learn, make good progress in all areas, and become confident bilingual communicators in French and English. Children behave well, develop good social skills, and are independent. Bilingual learning Strong parent partnerships Good SEND support Independent children Ambitious curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ecole Francaise De Bristol Last inspected 1 June 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 are happy and settle well in the welcoming nursery environment, forming strong relationships with staff. They develop a desire to learn, make good progress in all areas, and become confident bilingual communicators in French and English. Children behave well, develop good social skills, and are independent. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settle well in the welcoming nursery environment. - All children develop their language and communication skills to a good standard in both their first language and any additional language they speak. - All children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. - Children are independent. For example, they prepare their own snacks and get themselves dressed in their outdoor clothes. Children develop resilience and demonstrate positive attitudes. - Staff support children's learning well. They ensure that the curriculum is well thought out to reflect the interests and needs of the children. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise when to enhance and extend children's play, particularly for quieter children at the nursery - 2 review and improve the delivery of some group activities to ensure that the younger children benefit as much as possible from these experiences. Inspection #10263849 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218799) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ecole Francaise De Bristol Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10263849 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218799)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486621) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Fonthill Centre, 35 Stanton Road, Bristol, BS10 5SJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.59045/51.50459/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bristol - [Day nurseries in Bristol](/search?q=Bristol) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ecole-francaise-de-bristol-bs10-5sj-ey486621) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the care and education their children receive at the nursery. > They describe the staff as 'incredible' and 'fantastic'. > staff have worked closely in partnership with parents to help children transition out of nappies. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Support for children with SEND is good. Staff work closely with parents and a range of early years professionals, such as speech and language therapists and portage workers. This helps to ensure that children have specifically targeted provision that is implemented well to help them make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children are independent. For example, they prepare their own snacks and get themselves dressed in their outdoor clothes. Inspection history Date: May 2017 - April 2023 Good - May 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Ecole Francaise De Bristol ### What areas is Ecole Francaise De Bristol working to improve? ### What does Ecole Francaise De Bristol do well? ### Which funded hours does Ecole Francaise De Bristol accept? ### How is Ecole Francaise De Bristol classified by Ofsted? ### How does Ecole Francaise De Bristol support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ecole Francaise De Bristol. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Priory Day Nursery Bristol · BS34 7PT 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/priory-day-nursery-bs34-7pt-ey370604) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Treehouse Nursery School Bristol · BS7 0XY 4.1(27 reviews) ](/nursery/treehouse-nursery-school-bs7-0xy-2716144) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Southmead Saplings Bristol · BS10 5NB ](/nursery/southmead-saplings-bs10-5nb-ey248911) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Bluebell Nursery Bristol · BS10 5PY ](/nursery/the-bluebell-nursery-bs10-5py-ey496506) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre Bristol · BS10 5PY 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/raised-in-bristol-at-the-greenway-centre-bs10-5py-2637766) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Snapdragons Nursery Horfield Horfield · BS7 0BJ ](/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-horfield-bs7-0bj-ey477317) [See all nurseries in Bristol →](/search?q=Bristol) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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