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First Steps Twerton Children's centre # First Steps Twerton Children's centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · Woodhouse Road, Bath, BA2 1SY · Bath and North East Somerset Number of places 71 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Steps Bath is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable childcare within a nurturing environment. Emphasising a community-focused approach, the nursery ensures every penny contributes directly to supporting families and children. The organisation runs several community nurseries and early years centres, including Twerton and Moorlands, making quality childcare accessible to both commuters and local families. They are proud of the exceptional progress children make in their learning and development, fostering a safe, secure, calm, and vibrant atmosphere. Staff are highly skilled and knowledgeable, establishing strong relationships with children to support their growth. First Steps Bath also operates specialist services like Bath Opportunity Pre-School (BOP), which provides targeted support for children with Special Educational Needs, ensuring multi-professional collaboration and individualised care. The charity actively communicates with families about optional charges and funding opportunities, striving for inclusive access to early years education for all children, regardless of their family circumstances. What it's like Children arrive happy and are eager to engage in their day. They form strong, secure, and trusting relationships with staff. Staff have high expectations for all children, implementing a curriculum that focuses on independence and developing skills for future learning. Charity-run Affordable childcare Community focused Supports SEN ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare - Healthy snacks (morning/afternoon) £0.85 / session - 2-course lunch £3.30 / day - Sibling Discount 15% ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Twerton Children's centre Last inspected 30 April 2024 · Victoria Nicolson 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 arrive happy and are eager to engage in their day. They form strong, secure, and trusting relationships with staff. Staff have high expectations for all children, implementing a curriculum that focuses on independence and developing skills for future learning. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff work well as a team, sharing a passion for providing opportunities and experiences. - Children receive good support to develop their communication and language skills. - Partnerships with parents are strong and well established. - The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents, professionals, and staff to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Overall, children behave well and learn to share and take turns. Areas to develop - 1 develop the organisation of some routines to prevent children from feeling overwhelmed during busy times - 2 provide some staff with the support needed, to help them to recognise when children need encouragement to engage and participate with activities. Inspection #10343482 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248542) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Twerton Children's centre Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10343482 Lead inspector Victoria Nicolson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248542)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268656) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-steps-twerton-children-s-centre-ba2-1sy-ey268656) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents say that they are very happy with the care given to their children." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents, other professionals and staff as she oversees the needs and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The SENCo accesses help through making referrals and by supporting staff to put strategies in place for children to help them to make better progress. Leaders work with staff and the SENCo to ensure that additional funding is well targeted to the needs of the children. Children with SEND make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. They enjoy being outside and staff support children's need to be physical. Children enjoy climbing, sliding down the hill and chasing their friends in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of First Steps Twerton Children's centre 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLWHUdqa8WDU2T0zKB9KTBDYeOeyyeZoBZ5oPMQ6t5tFXMAfg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) DAKINGPIN1999 2 years ago I don't think any nursery could have done more for my son. So glad I moved my son to this nursery and followed my instinct. will be forever grateful to first steps twerton [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwdnZ6TG5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487186c91cfd8d07:0xb7107931dfe76d43) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXukO9nYvbNTrGYC7F8Ps6Vzjbckl7NIAj8EoOoSPxuLtcRG5RSgw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Naomi 9 years ago Really good & flexible nursery provision. 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