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First Step Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
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3.7(3 parent reviews) ·Crossways Infants, Knapp Road, BRISTOL, BS35 2HQ · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
38 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

First Step Pre-school Ltd is a registered charity located in Thornbury, near Bristol. The pre-school encourages every child to develop into an independent and inquisitive learner, fostering their unique learning styles.

They value diversity and promote consideration for others. The pre-school operates with a dedicated team of staff and a management committee of volunteers who ensure that governing documents and policies are implemented effectively.

Staff members are committed to continuous professional development and are all paediatric first aid trained. The pre-school welcomes all children and operates admissions in September, January, and April.

While independent from local primary schools, First Step Pre-school provides a nurturing environment for children before they transition to infant school. Parents can apply for a place by downloading an admissions form and submitting it via email or in person to be added to the waiting list.

They are encouraged to get involved with the committee to learn more about the pre-school and contribute their skills.

Our ethos

First Step Pre-school values children’s voices and encourages each child to become independent, curious learners which supports their knowledge to develop their own unique style of learning. They promote positive attitudes to diversity and consideration for others.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome by the caring staff team and enjoy attending this nurturing and inclusive pre-school. They separate from their parents and carers with ease and settle in quickly, showing excitement as they see their friends and familiar adults. Staff have high expectations and ensure children are at the centre of their own learning, encouraging decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Charity-runVolunteer committeeFocus on independent and curious learningPaediatric first aid trained staff

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

09:00 - 15:15

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Step Pre-School

Last inspected 9 December 2021

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 receive a warm welcome by the caring staff team and enjoy attending this nurturing and inclusive pre-school. They separate from their parents and carers with ease and settle in quickly, showing excitement as they see their friends and familiar adults. Staff have high expectations and ensure children are at the centre of their own learning, encouraging decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Inspector highlights

  • Children receive a warm welcome and enjoy attending this nurturing and inclusive pre-school.
  • Staff provide a safe and enabling environment for children to freely explore indoors and outside.
  • The pre-school adopts a creative method of supporting child development with the "curiosity approach" to learning.
  • There is a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills, particularly for children with SEND.
  • Staff encourage children to be independent and develop good social skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff further to develop their understanding of the key-person role, particularly to help build their confidence in sharing information with others
  • 2provide children with clear and consistent messages about the importance of making healthy food choices
Inspection #10213840 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the pre-school as having a 'community feel' and how staff go 'above and beyond'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress and gain the necessary skills for their future learning. There is a strong focus in promoting children's communication and language skills, particularly for children with SEND. Staff assess children's progress and provide tailored support to address any gaps in their learning. The special educational needs coordinator has a clear overview of each child's needs and ensures children have access to early intervention, working closely with parents and other professionals to address any concerns. Children attend a weekly language and confidence group, where they benefit from tailored support.

Outdoor space

Staff provide a safe and enabling environment for children to freely explore indoors and outside. Children explore natural materials and have fun collecting sticks and leaves in a saucepan as they make "pancakes" in the mud kitchen.

Parent Reviews of First Step Pre-School

3.7
(3)
Corrine Booy
2 years ago

Outstanding pre school! Sue and her team go above and beyond. I felt so happy that my daughter is safe and looked after in the best possible way. My daughter has had so much fun and learnt so much. Sue and the team are friendly faces not only to the children but the parents too. Always there for non judgmental advice. Will miss the drop offs and pick ups. Couldn’t want a better experience for my daughters early years. Thank you all.

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Ashken Siu
10 months ago

You may have a tough time dealing with Sue.

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Amy Grape
10 years ago

Both my children been!! Highly recommend

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Inspection history

Date: December 2008

  • December 2021Good
  • February 2017Good
  • March 2015Good
  • December 2008Good

Frequently asked about First Step Pre-School

About the setting

First Step Pre-School Ltd registered in 2007 and operates from a building in the grounds of Crossways Infants School in Thornbury. The pre-school is open from 9am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday, term time only, with before- and after-school sessions from 8am to 9am and 3:15pm to 5pm, and a school holiday club from 9am to 4pm. There are seven staff who work with the children, of whom, six are qualified from level 3 to level 5. The pre-school is funded to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY345348
Registered person
First Step Pre School Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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