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Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.6(9 parent reviews)
·The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Clock Tower Yard, BRISTOL, BS1 6QH · Bristol
Number of places
143 places
Age range
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School in Bristol is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can flourish and develop essential life skills. Situated next to Bristol Temple Meads train station, the nursery boasts a characterful building with bright indoor spaces and an adventure garden designed to inspire curiosity and learning.

The team of Early Years Educators is carefully selected to ensure high-quality care, with a focus on fostering independence and preparing children for school. The nursery offers flexible opening hours from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm to accommodate working parents.

Recognising the significance of early education, Little Pioneers champions its 'Pioneering Pathway,' a holistic approach to child development that encourages exploration, resilience, and social responsibility. They also prioritise a smooth transition for new children through their 'Head Start' programme, focusing on personalised care and strong parent partnerships.

The nursery emphasises healthy habits and emotional well-being through engaging activities, integrating fun with learning about nutrition and physical activity. Furthermore, they instil values of compassion and community through initiatives like Mini Medics first aid training and care home visits, embodying the Co-operative value of social responsibility.

Diversity is celebrated, and children are empowered to express themselves and collaborate, fostering confidence and kindness. All staff are first aid trained with Millie's Mark certification.

Our ethos

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School champions its 'Pioneering Pathway,' a holistic approach focused on exploration, resilience, and social responsibility. They emphasise independence, preparing children for school, and fostering community through initiatives like Mini Medics and care home visits, embodying the Co-operative value of social responsibility. Diversity is celebrated, and children are empowered to express themselves and collaborate, fostering confidence and kindness.

What it's like

Children arrive excitedly at this welcoming nursery and develop secure attachments with staff. They are extremely happy, confident, and motivated to explore the exciting environment, leading their own play with enthusiasm and curiosity in both indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

Adventure gardenMillie’s Mark certified staffCo-operative values

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Session types

School Days, Short Days, Full Day, Morning, Afternoon

Opening hours

7:30am – 6:30pm

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol

Last inspected 13 April 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive excitedly at this welcoming nursery and develop secure attachments with staff. They are extremely happy, confident, and motivated to explore the exciting environment, leading their own play with enthusiasm and curiosity in both indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good progress in their learning due to a well-planned curriculum tailored to individual needs.
  • Staff promote children
  • s emotional and personal development exceptionally well, teaching them to recognise and manage emotions.
  • Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong, with outstanding communication and support groups.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive exceptional support from all staff, who quickly assess and identify developmental concerns.
  • Managers lead the team with enthusiasm and value their staff, providing a supportive setting where staff show genuine pleasure in their work.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and adapt the planning for some adult-focused activities to further engage younger children and increase their level of enjoyment.
Inspection #10280521 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive an exceptional amount of support from all staff. Leaders and managers work closely with parents and other professionals, quickly assessing and identifying developmental concerns to help individual children reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children confidently delve into the indoor and outdoor learning environments, freely engaging in a range of activities. For example, they explore a 'potion making' activity using natural materials like lavender, filling and emptying containers. Children also engage in making bubbles in the garden, where staff add mathematical language to extend language and mathematical development.

Parent Reviews of Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol

4.6
(9)
NymChimpsky
4 years ago

Our child's been very happy here for 2 years. We've found communication is excellent using an app which is frequently updated each day with their activities. The care and kindness shown by the staff is excellent and has really encouraged our son to develop. He loves it here, and we do too.

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Mohammad M
3 years ago

My eldest daughter spent few months here and we were little worried she won’t fit in as we just moved in here but the staff were very nice and helped her all the way. Thanx to all of you ❤️

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Inspection history

Date: January 2005

  • May 2023Good
  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • August 2017Good
  • September 2014Good
  • August 2014Good
  • February 2011Requires improvement
  • June 2007Requires improvement
  • January 2005Requires improvement

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