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Hamilton Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2024)
·c/o Holymead Junior School Annexe, Wick Road, Bristol, BS4 4HP · Bristol
Number of places
28 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Hamilton Pre-School, established in 1995, is located within Holymead Primary School in Brislington, Bristol. The facility is accessible and on one level, catering to children from the Bristol area.

It is registered on the Early Years Register and also accommodates children with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language. The pre-school has achieved an Ofsted "Outstanding" rating and is dedicated to providing an exciting and welcoming learning environment.

The setting values a child-centred approach, fostering imagination and positive attitudes towards learning through various activities and themes, such as their penguin-themed environment. The staff are committed to excellence, employing effective methods to assess children's development and ensure significant progress in their learning journeys.

They also prioritise children's well-being, promoting healthy habits through activities like weekly movement and dance sessions and encouraging nutritious packed lunches.

Our ethos

Hamilton Pre-School is committed to providing an exciting and welcoming environment that values a child-centred approach. They foster imagination and positive attitudes towards learning through various activities and themes by employing effective methods to assess children's development and ensure significant progress in their learning journeys.

What it's like

Children love coming to this exceptionally welcoming pre-school and share very close relationships with the caring staff, which helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to progress very well. Children excitedly engage in meaningful activities from the start, spending time with their key person at the beginning of the day in a small, cosy space where they welcome each other warmly and talk about how they are feeling, thus developing a strong sense of identity and self-worth.

Ofsted OutstandingEstablished 1995Child-centred learningInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 5pm during school term time only

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hamilton Pre-School

Last inspected 4 July 2024 · Margaret Dobbs

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children love coming to this exceptionally welcoming pre-school and share very close relationships with the caring staff, which helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to progress very well. Children excitedly engage in meaningful activities from the start, spending time with their key person at the beginning of the day in a small, cosy space where they welcome each other warmly and talk about how they are feeling, thus developing a strong sense of identity and self-worth.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff create a highly stimulating environment which enables children to flourish through real life experiences.
  • Staff take children on walks in their local community, teaching them about road safety and how to identify risks.
  • Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next part of their learning journey.
  • Parents are extremely satisfied with the provision and have complete trust in the staff.
  • Leaders and managers are highly organised and support each other exceptionally well as a team.
Inspection #10351219 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They speak of nurturing staff who communicate very well and support the whole family.

They are delighted that the children have opportunities for activities such as exploring what happens to food when it decays.

They appreciate that children learn about recycling and reducing waste.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), progress very well. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Leaders and staff provide a broad and ambitious curriculum for both the inside and outside learning environments. Children have many opportunities outside to develop their imaginations and ideas, for example, creating a pathway with large blocks and planks across a sea of 'lava' in their 'dinosaur land' and assisting members of staff across the 'danger' safely.

Inspection history

Date: November 2007

  • August 2024Outstanding
  • July 2024Outstanding
  • November 2018Outstanding
  • October 2018Outstanding
  • September 2014Good
  • September 2014Good
  • August 2013Inadequate
  • June 2013Inadequate
  • July 2009Requires improvement
  • July 2009Good
  • November 2007Requires improvement

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