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UWE Students' Union Halley Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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4.3(3 parent reviews) ·Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Halley Nursery, located on the Frenchay Campus of UWE Bristol, offers high-quality childcare and early education for children as young as three months old. This purpose-built 62-place facility is managed by The Students' Union, with a primary goal of enhancing access to Higher Education for parents and caregivers.

The nursery operates year-round, although priority for term-time placements is given to students and staff of UWE Bristol. Children benefit from a safe and stimulating environment, boasting a large garden, a woodland area, and various outdoor play equipment.

The nursery provides age-appropriate rooms and a diverse programme of engaging activities, including excursions. Security is a top priority, featuring a secure entry system and a fenced garden.

Dedicated drop-off and pick-up points further ensure a safe environment beyond the nursery building. The nursery also offers the convenience of online fee payments and is easily accessible due to its proximity to car parks and bus stops.

What it's like

Children enjoy attending this nurturing and inclusive nursery. Staff build strong, trusting relationships with children and families, which helps children to develop confidence and a sense of belonging. Children benefit from a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, and staff plan a curriculum based on children's interests and developmental stages, ensuring all children make good progress in their learning.

University affiliatedPurpose-built facilityOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

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

Waitlist

Term-time places prioritised for UWE Bristol students and staff

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm

Age range

3 months+

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for UWE Students' Union Halley Nursery

Last inspected 8 May 2025 · Holly Smith

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 enjoy attending this nurturing and inclusive nursery. Staff build strong, trusting relationships with children and families, which helps children to develop confidence and a sense of belonging. Children benefit from a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, and staff plan a curriculum based on children's interests and developmental stages, ensuring all children make good progress in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy attending this nurturing and inclusive nursery.
  • Staff build strong, trusting relationships with children and families.
  • Children benefit from a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities.
  • Staff support children who speak English as an additional language well.
  • Leaders and staff are reflective and committed to providing high-quality care and education.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the information shared with parents about children's daily routines, learning and development to make sure they feel fully informed about their children's experiences and progress
  • 2further develop staff's interactions to fully enhance and extend children's learning and help all children make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10392482 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work well with other professionals to support children's learning and development. They collaborate with inclusion teams and work with speech and language specialists to implement strategies and monitor children's progress. Leaders thoughtfully allocate additional funding to children's individual needs, selecting resources that support children's developmental growth.

Outdoor space

Older children enter the setting through the gate to the outdoor area. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children.

EAL / language support

Staff support children who speak English as an additional language well. They use key words in their home languages to aid understanding and support children's sense of identity.

Parent Reviews of UWE Students' Union Halley Nursery

4.3
(3)
Neil Clark
7 years ago

Excellent nursery with lovely staff.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • May 2025Good
  • August 2019Good
  • May 2016Good
  • February 2011Good

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