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Great Expectations Day Nursery in Bristol (BS16 6PP)
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
51 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
About this day nursery
Great Expectations Day Nursery Ltd, established in 1999 and re-registered in 2015, provides outstanding care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years old. The nursery operates all year round, closing only for one week at Christmas and public holidays.
Inspectors noted children flourish and thrive, engaged in rich experiences that inspire learning from the moment they arrive. The dedicated staff, described as extremely knowledgeable, intuitively support each child's progress, implementing a clear and sequenced curriculum that builds on individual interests.
This ambitious curriculum includes unique enhancements such as a forest school and art classes, ensuring children make rapid progress and are exceptionally well-prepared for their next stage of learning. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make exceptional progress, supported by a committed SEND coordinator and staff who go above and beyond to tailor support and close learning gaps.
The nursery prides itself on fostering independence through everyday activities like snack preparation and caring for their allotment, alongside teaching children about emotions and respect, resulting in impeccable behaviour. Parents describe the nursery as "incredible" and "outstanding," highlighting the excellent partnerships between home and nursery.
These factors contributed to Great Expectations Day Nursery Ltd receiving an overall effectiveness rating of Outstanding in its latest Ofsted inspection on 15 June 2023.
What it's like
All children flourish and thrive in this outstanding setting. From the moment children arrive, they are immersed in rich experiences that motivate and inspire them to learn. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and intuitively support children to make progress.
Outstanding curriculumExceptional SEND progressStrong independence skillsImpeccable behaviourResponsive to interestsExcellent parent partnership
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Great Expectations Day Nursery
Last inspected 15 June 2023
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
All children flourish and thrive in this outstanding setting. From the moment children arrive, they are immersed in rich experiences that motivate and inspire them to learn. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and intuitively support children to make progress.
Inspector highlights
- Management and staff have thought carefully about the highly ambitious curriculum they offer, which reflects all children's individual needs and interests.
- Children learn to listen to each other and respect each other's point of view, and they build resilience through many positive experiences.
- Staff are wonderful role models, teaching children about different emotions and feelings, and promoting impeccable behaviour.
- Children show tremendous levels of independence through everyday activities like preparing snacks and caring for the allotment.
- The management team is passionate and highly knowledgeable, consistently evaluating their practice and provision to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
Inspection #10291751 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make exceptional progress. The special educational needs coordinator and manager are committed to supporting all children to achieve the best outcomes. All staff go above and beyond to ensure they understand and can accommodate the needs of children with SEND. They implement effective strategies to close any gaps in children’s learning and development.
Outdoor space
Children continue their learning through painting with natural materials from the garden, such as lavender. The nursery also offers unique enhancements to the curriculum such as forest school.
Parent Reviews of Great Expectations Day Nursery
4.2
(6)
Tori Burman
7 years ago
my son attended this nursery from the age of 9 months to 4 years old....... Great expectations has been such an important part in not only his life but mine too and i can honeslty say i made the best choice with this nursery. The staff and management team knew my son inside out and the opportunities they had on offer covered all aspects whether it was within the nursery setting or going out into the local area inc the nursing home plus an added bonus of going on the bus! there was always a story to tell about his day! would highly recommend Great expectations
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Adele Millard
3 years ago
A fantastic nursery. We changed nurseries after covid and had a great experience with GEDN. The staff really go above and beyond. The creativity and messy play ideas they have is very impressive. We got loads of feedback and pictures and all the meals look healthy and delicious. Can’t recommend it enough.
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Tom Leeson
7 years ago
Our son really enjoys going to GE. The staff are all friendly, caring and are always very welcoming each morning. We valued the settling in period and home visit which helped our son get to know the staff better. The nursery have organised lots of events for parents like stay and play for Mother's day and Father's day, family picnic in the park and also a summer fair. The children in the pre school get the opportunity for forest school and visits to a local care home to have fun and gain experiences from playing along side the older generation. The children are encouraged to explore a wide range of messy play activities, using all their senses. The meals that are provided by the onsite chef always sound delicious and offer a well balanced diet, extra care is given to meet dietary requirements, which we really appreciate. It's lovely to see our son so happy when we pick him up.
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Sarah Hodge
7 years ago
I have been completely disappointed with Great Expectations Nursery. We have received poor communication with the nursery regarding EYFS documentation and simple things like events. As a teacher, they have demobstrated they do not meet EYFS requirements in forming partnerships with parents in the important stage in a child's learning. Safe guarding policy has often not been consistently followed, and communication with management has been negative and often condescending. My child has also repeated at home unprofessional talk heard at the nursery.
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Gina Scott
7 years ago
Great nursery and I highly recommend. My daughter has been going for the past 3 years and has loved it. Now ready for the next step and starting school which she is so excited for. I have enjoyed reading what she has been up to in her learning journals and encouraging her in her development along the way. Thank you so much for everything you have done.
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023
Date: December 2017
- June 2023Outstanding
- December 2017Good
Frequently asked about Great Expectations Day Nursery
About the setting
Great Expectations Day Nursery Ltd registered in 1999 in the Downend area of South Gloucestershire. It re-registered in 2015 due to a change of ownership. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except for one week at Christmas and public holidays. A team of 15 staff is employed. The manager holds an early years degree and most of the staff hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3 and above.
- URN
- EY490774
- Registered person
- Great Expectations Day Nursery Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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