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St Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
·Old Vicarage, 24 North Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8PB · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

St Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery, located in a charming Victorian vicarage in Stoke Gifford, Bristol, offers a warm and welcoming environment where children aged 0 to 4 can thrive. Operating since 2008 and run by a dedicated committee, the nursery fosters a strong sense of belonging and security, ensuring children feel safe and happy.

The inclusive curriculum is carefully tailored to individual needs, promoting strong progress in all areas of development. With a sensory room to help children regulate emotions and skilled staff who work closely with parents, children settle quickly and confidently.

The nursery is open weekdays from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas, providing consistent care. The setting also actively promotes cultural diversity, engaging children in rich experiences, and provides strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring an inclusive learning environment for all.

What it's like

Staff create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, happy and eager to learn. Children demonstrate a sense of belonging and security. They enthusiastically greet staff, and babies cuddle in for reassurance. Staff nurture children's confidence, which helps them thrive. All children make strong progress because the curriculum is inclusive and tailored to their individual needs. Staff provide a sensory room for children, which helps them to feel calm and regulate their emotions.

Warm environmentTailored curriculumCultural diversityStrong parent partnershipsSEND support

Key facts

Opening hours

weekdays, from 8am to 6pm, all year with the exception of bank holidays and one week at Christmas

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery

Last inspected 30 April 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, happy and eager to learn. Children demonstrate a sense of belonging and security. They enthusiastically greet staff, and babies cuddle in for reassurance. Staff nurture children's confidence, which helps them thrive. All children make strong progress because the curriculum is inclusive and tailored to their individual needs. Staff provide a sensory room for children, which helps them to feel calm and regulate their emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate a sense of belonging and security, enthusiastically greeting staff and cuddling in for reassurance.
  • Staff nurture children's confidence, helping them thrive through an inclusive curriculum tailored to individual needs.
  • A sensory room is provided to help children feel calm and regulate their emotions.
  • Staff work closely with parents, using information to plan a curriculum that meets children's needs and interests.
  • Children are supported to play cooperatively and safely, and older children show curiosity in the imagination room.
  • Leaders value staff and support their professional development, resulting in positive team morale.
  • Staff actively promote cultural diversity, celebrating unique backgrounds and sharing cultural experiences.
  • Strong partnerships with parents are fostered, with parents valuing the care and attention their children receive.
  • Staff actively involve parents in enriching children's experiences, including planning visits from a parent's therapy dog.
  • Staff provide resources and information to families, such as for tooth brushing and potty training, and offer a food bank and children's 'coat swap' to support families with the cost of living.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to enhance interactions and give babies time to process and understand what is said to maximise their communication and language development.
  • 2Enhance the organisation of pre-school group times so all children remain engaged and children benefit fully from the learning experiences offered.
Inspection #10388484 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They promptly identify any developmental gaps through regular assessments. They collaborate with parents and external professionals to create tailored support plans. Staff use strategies such as sign language, enabling children to express their needs and understand others effectively. This inclusive approach ensures that all children receive the necessary support to achieve their learning goals.

Inspection history

Date: October 2008

  • April 2025Good
  • July 2019Good
  • April 2015Good
  • October 2008Good

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