The Brislington Village Pre-School
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 5Long established
A pre-school in Bristol for from 1 year 6 months up to 5 year olds, open 08:00 to 16:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Open since 2015, with 30 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
Funded hours
Worth knowing. Voluntary consumable charges - please see parent pack above for full details on fees, this includes snack, breakfast and afterschool snack.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS4 5AZWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 27 September 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being. They support all children to feel a sense of belonging by attending the pre-school. Children form close bonds with their key person and seek comfort from them throughout the day. Children are very familiar with the routines and follow these well. Children behave well, and even the youngest children share and take turns with their friends.
When children start, staff complete home visits and establish positive parent partnerships from the outset. Children have individualised plans for settling in, which helps them to settle quickly. Staff know the children well and are confident in supporting children's next steps. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points.
Staff are passionate about outdoor learning. They ensure that all children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have opportunities to explore the natural world around them. Children regularly visit their local allotment and enjoy planting, caring for and harvesting their own produce. Children then bake and cook their produce, learning about the importance of health and nutrition.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen staff questioning techniques to provide children with opportunities to further develop their communication and language skills and help them to think critically.
- 27 September 2024Good
- 18 December 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Brislington Village Pre-School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
Some of this is above, from the setting or from parents, and it can go out of date. The rest is in no dataset anywhere. Either way it is worth ten minutes on the phone.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Do you have a place for a child of my age now? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
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