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Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School # Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 10a Old Bridge Road, Iford, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5RG · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole 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 Iford Bridge Nursery and Pre-School is situated in picturesque surroundings within Iford, offering convenient access to both Bournemouth and Christchurch. The nursery is dedicated to fostering a secure and stimulating environment where children can thrive, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and catering to individual needs. The facility provides complimentary home-cooked meals and snacks, accommodating all dietary requirements, alongside good quality nappies, wipes, and sun cream. Parents are only required to supply weather-appropriate clothing, footwear, and spare attire. The nursery operates for approximately 49 weeks annually, closing for one week at the end of August and for about two weeks over Christmas, in addition to all bank holidays. They are flexible with attendance patterns to suit various family requirements, ensuring that these arrangements maintain a stable environment for all children. Our ethos The nursery adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, aiming to foster a secure and stimulating environment that caters to individual needs. What it's like Children arrive happily, warmly greeted by staff who know them well. The nursery focuses on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development, fostering kindness and good manners. Children learn responsibility, independence, and make good progress, preparing them for the next stage of their education. EYFS curriculum Home-cooked meals included Nappies, wipes, and sun cream included ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age bands for children under two, two-year-olds, and those aged three and over. Parents can book morning, afternoon, school day, or full day sessions, with additional top-up sessions available for those exceeding their funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Additional session charges apply for hours attended over the standard funded entitlement. ## Key facts Opening hours Open for approximately 49 weeks of the year, closing for one week at the end of August, approximately two weeks over Christmas, and all bank holidays. Food All home cooked meals and snacks are included at no extra cost, with all dietary requirements catered for. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2013 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10375536 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268238)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467978) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=iford-bridge-nursery-pre-school-bh6-5rg-ey467978) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 15 January 2025 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 happily, warmly greeted by staff who know them well. The nursery focuses on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development, fostering kindness and good manners. Children learn responsibility, independence, and make good progress, preparing them for the next stage of their education. Inspector highlights - The provider plans a broad and balanced curriculum and organises experiences that support children to reach the next steps in their development. - Staff identify when children might be at risk of falling behind in their learning. They work with external agencies and parents to help close any gaps. - Children learn to take appropriate risks in their play to help develop their self-confidence. - Staff organise many opportunities for children to develop their fine motor skills. - Staff's well-being is a high priority. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to more confidently implement the curriculum, with particular regard to adapting practice to develop and extend children's interests - 2 strengthen the monitoring of staff's practice to precisely identify areas for development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. Inspection #10375536 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268238) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that they feel comfortable leaving their children at the nursery, which they describe as a 'home from home'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify when children might be at risk of falling behind in their learning. They work with external agencies and parents to help close any gaps. For example, some children receive extra small-group support to help develop their language skills. Outdoor space Children enjoy fresh air and exercise, which helps to keep them fit and healthy. They develop their motor skills as they balance on equipment and dig in the mud with tools. ## Parent Reviews of Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV4FCX2Cn9BKIpvCR01cMvSogqLbm0HEouiUky6ALI1b-wUV3Rl=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ashley Woodfall a year ago Lovely setting. Very professionally run. Brilliant care for our child (now at school) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJa3FTMFF3EAE!2m1!1s0x48739ed122280015:0xd35430e2a95b3481) Reviews from Google for Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School. 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