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News from St Pauls
Research at St. Paul’s – The Brilliance of Block Play
We have started our Research Project “The Brilliance of Blocks”! Blocks are an essential and fundamental ingredient in our provision here at St. Paul’s. They are so open-ended and full of endless possibilities. Children’s collaborative, creative constructions offer...
Local Primary School Open Days
For parents and carers applying for primary school placements for September 2025, please find below the dates of open days or ways to visit the school. Ashley Down PrimaryCall 0117 3772637 to book slot Wednesday 8th January 2025 9.00am and 3.30pmBannerman...
News from the Rooms
News from the Nursery Room 2 – February 2025
Building Learning Power In their Block Play, with the workshop materials, in their drawing and mark making, in their construction and small world play, in their wallowing and immersion in the malleable materials of clay, playdough, water, sand… the children have been...
News from the Baby Room 1 – February 2025
Peek-a-Boo and Bubble Dance Being together and belonging together. Peek-a-Boo I know you! (they seem to say) Bubble-bubble POP! (they seem to say) The children have been fascinated with each other, drawing each other into play and explorations. Their play so...
News from the Baby Room 2 – February 2025
Treasure Basket Treasure Our St. Paul’s Promise talks about “scientific enquiry”… it talks about using all the senses in first-hand, hands-on exploration of natural materials. Looking. Listening. Smelling. Touching. Tasting. Exploring with all our senses! Children are...
News from The Pod (Nursery Room 3) – February 2025
Shadow Shape Scientists Curious and questioning… Exploring and inquisitive… Noticing and revisiting… Have you seen our Shadow Play? Have you noticed how we have made links between the light table and the light casting shadows on the wall? Such small things change into...
News from the Nursery Room 1 – February 2025
We Play with One Hammer, One Hammer, One Hammer! Our woodwork area is well-used! Hammers and nails, drills and screws… so many tools to know how to use! Amber has been supporting children to be great learners… to ‘have a go’, to learn new things, to challenge...
News from the Early Years 2 Room – February 2025
Mark Making Matters We have been giving children rich opportunities to explore making marks. Our Promise is “I can use marks to communicate meaning”. Our RESEARCH QUESTION is helping us reflect on how our encouraging emotional environment is supporting children to...
Ofsted - Outstanding!
We have achieved Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ in both our Nursery School and Children’s Centre and are now a partner in BEYTC (Bristol Early Years Teaching Consortium) and ‘Centre of Excellence for Under 3s’.
Children thrive in the setting as a result of the stimulating curriculum and the support and challenge which adults provide. They are exceptionally well prepared to move to the next stage of their education.
Leaders make sure that children learn in a highly supportive and caring environment. The nurturing relationships between adults and children and the organisation of daily routines help children to develop positive habits and attitudes to learning.
Family Support
Drop–ins
1:1 Family Support
Parenting Programmes
Training and qualifications for parents
Volunteer Programme
Early Education
Free Daycare places for 2 yr olds who meet the governments criteria
Fee-paying Daycare places for babies, 2-3s
Afterschool clubs
Holiday clubs
Professional Learning Development
Research
Placements
Train to Teach
Setting to Setting support
Study days
Placements
Networking
Address
Little Bishop Street
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 9JF