Opening hours
8:30 am to 4 pm
Sodbury Vale Day Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
About this day nursery
Sodbury Vale Day Nursery, established in 2009 and situated within the Ridgewood Community Centre in Yate, Bristol, provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. The nursery operates term-time only, from 8:30 am to 4 pm, and caters to 64 children with a capacity for 40.
It was awarded an "Outstanding" rating by Ofsted on May 10, 2023, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The dedicated team of 13 staff members, including a manager with a level 6 qualification and 10 staff with level 3 qualifications, ensures that children benefit from strong relationships and individualised support.
The setting prides itself on its ambitious curriculum, which supports all children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and encourages exploration both indoors and outdoors. Parental partnerships are highly valued, with parents expressing appreciation for the consistent support offered to their children and families.
What it's like
Children thrive in this wholly inclusive and enriching nursery, benefiting from trustworthy relationships with warm, caring and friendly staff. They exhibit exceptional attitudes towards learning and actively engage in thoughtfully planned activities, displaying high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
Highly inclusive nurseryAmbitious curriculumExcellent communication skillsPositive behaviourStrong parental partnerships
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Established
2009
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Sodbury Vale Day Nursery
Last inspected 10 May 2023
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children thrive in this wholly inclusive and enriching nursery, benefiting from trustworthy relationships with warm, caring and friendly staff. They exhibit exceptional attitudes towards learning and actively engage in thoughtfully planned activities, displaying high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
Inspector highlights
- Children thrive in a wholly inclusive and enriching nursery, benefiting from trustworthy relationships with warm, caring and friendly staff.
- Managers and staff design a unique and ambitious curriculum, catering to the needs of all children and providing excellent support for those with SEND.
- Children cultivate excellent communication skills in a language-rich environment, where interaction is paramount, and get outstanding opportunities to engage in conversation.
- Children display remarkable behaviour, forming exceptional relationships with peers and showcasing great social skills.
- Children enjoy highly enriching learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors, developing creativity and understanding of emotions.
- Children excel in their literacy skills, enthusiastically participating in letter recognition activities and practising name writing, with access to diverse books.
- The manager and staff enthusiastically encourage children to investigate their surroundings and gain insight into the natural environment through trips and garden exploration.
- Partnerships with parents are outstanding, with parents expressing immense appreciation for the efforts of staff and feeling well informed on their children's learning.
Inspection #10285555 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The nursery provides excellent support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff following specific approaches and actively using resources to meet their sensory needs, ensuring comfort and engagement.
Parent Reviews of Sodbury Vale Day Nursery
5.0
(1)
Louise Hall
3 years ago
Best nursery ive sent my son too. I cant thank them enough for helpimg my sons confidence. I wish i knew about that nursery sooner.
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023
Date: May 2008
- May 2023Outstanding
- October 2017Good
- July 2014Good
- November 2011Good
- May 2008Outstanding
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