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Stepping Stones Nursery in Bristol

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Court De Wyck Church School, Bishops Road, Bristol, BS49 4NF · North Somerset
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
North Somerset

About this day nursery

Stepping Stones Preschool, located in Claverham, North Somerset, is a nurturing early years setting for children aged 2 to 5 years. Operating during term-time from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, the preschool is situated within the Court de Wyck Church School, offering a dedicated Early Years space, a preschool garden, and access to school playing fields and park areas.

The curriculum is child-led and play-based, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, encouraging children to explore and connect with nature in all seasons. The environment is designed to be stimulating and engaging, with both indoor and outdoor spaces supporting discovery, problem-solving, and physical activity.

The preschool fosters independence and prepares children for school through a variety of activities and social skill development. They accept the Nursery Education Grant for eligible children.

Our ethos

The nursery's approach is child-led and play-based, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, encouraging children to explore and connect with nature in all seasons. They aim to foster independence and prepare children for school.

What it's like

Children enter the nursery happily and develop good independence. They feel safe and form close relationships with caring staff. The well-resourced learning environment encourages children to make choices and to be independent learners, fostering motivation and high levels of self-esteem.

Play-based learningOutdoor focused curriculumTerm-time onlyLocated within a school

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, term-time only

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Nursery

Last inspected 11 November 2021 · Rachael Williams

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 enter the nursery happily and develop good independence. They feel safe and form close relationships with caring staff. The well-resourced learning environment encourages children to make choices and to be independent learners, fostering motivation and high levels of self-esteem.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enter the nursery happily and confidently.
  • Children develop good independence and feel safe.
  • The well-resourced learning environment encourages choices and independent learning.
  • Children are motivated to learn and explore exciting experiences.
  • Staff regularly meet to reflect and review activities and approaches to teaching.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of small-group activities to ensure that all children are included at their level of understanding
  • 2ensure that the resources identified to help children settle and focus during nursery activities are consistently utilised.
Inspection #10194549 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents comment that they know their children are safe

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff at this fully inclusive nursery work well in partnership with other professionals, early years settings and local schools to ensure that children's needs are met. This particularly supports those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding to achieve the best outcomes. However, staff do not consistently use the resources available to them to help children to remain focused during group activities and to follow daily routines.

Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Nursery

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2021

  • December 2021Good
  • November 2021Good

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