Eden Early Years

Inspection of Eden Early Years 1 College Way, Filton, Bristol BS34 7BH

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are welcomed into the nursery by the nurturing staff team. New children settle quickly because staff provide them with reassurance and use the information gathered from parents to meet their individual needs. Children cooperate well, follow routines and form respectful relationships with staff and one another. Staff deliver a sequenced curriculum that builds on children's knowledge. They use children's interests and next steps in learning to plan engaging activities and purposeful outings. For example, staff organise a trip to the zoo to extend babies' fascination with animals and take toddlers to the park to collect leaves. Staff teach children about personal safety, reminding them to wear high-visibility vests and line up carefully. Young children build stamina as staff take them on short walks. This helps prepare them for the longer journey to the nursery allotment in pre-school.

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The provision is good

Staff focus on supporting children's independence from an early age. Babies learn self-care skills as they wash dolls with sponges. Staff model gentle actions and introduce new words. Toddlers learn about healthy lifestyles as they help prepare smoothies, peeling fruit and using safety knives. Staff explain that milk helps their bones to be strong. Staff provide children with activities to support their readiness for school. Pre-school children investigate coloured water to explore capacity and develop hand strength for early writing, shaping dough with tools and natural materials to create framed pictures.

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need to do better?

n Staff plan a wide range of activities to promote children's curiosity and support their next steps in learning. Children are eager to play and motivated to learn. However, staff's interactions are sometimes overly directive. For example, they give instructions or tell children what to do rather than encouraging them to share their ideas, think through problems and take the lead in their own learning. n Staff prioritise children's communication and language development. They model new vocabulary and extend conversations in the moment. Story and song times help build children's listening and speaking skills. Each room has a focus book to deepen children's learning. Babies are eager to lift flaps in books and recognise animals, using the correct words to name them, such as camel. Older children explore books about feelings and emotions. Staff discuss how cuddles help them feel secure. Children are becoming confident communicators. They share ideas

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need to do better?

and engage in thoughtful conversations with staff and peers. n The nursery provides healthy, nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals prepared onsite. Staff are good role models, supporting children to eat safely and enjoy their food. They carefully manage allergies, using colour-coded plates and displaying relevant information on the room notice boards. However, after

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need to do better?

1 September 2025 mealtimes, when attending to children's care needs, staff do not always organise themselves as effectively as they could. Some children wait longer than necessary while staff prepare them to move to the playroom or sleep rooms. This minimises opportunities for valuable play and learning. n Staff prioritise children's sense of self and independence. They ask permission before meeting children's care needs, such as wiping noses or changing nappies. This respectful approach helps children feel valued and in control of their bodies. When children decline support, staff respond with gentle encouragement and explain the benefits of self-care. Older children are confident to manage their own needs and understand the importance of personal hygiene. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Staff share information through digital platforms, face-to-face conversations and visual displays. For example, television

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need to do better?

screens in the communal areas showcase children's learning experiences, both inside and outside the nursery. Staff provide daily updates on care routines and talk with parents at drop off and collection times. Parents' speak highly of the nursery, noting that their children are happy to attend and that staff provide helpful advice about their development. They value the nursery's focus on healthy eating and well-being. n Leaders implement effective recruitment and induction procedures for new staff. Staff take part in a comprehensive induction, learning about policies and procedures and applying these in practice. Staff feel well supported in their well- being and professional development. They have opportunities to attend additional training beyond mandatory requirements, such as forest school and special educational needs training. Monthly staff meetings allow leaders to reflect on what is working well and identify areas for development. This helps to

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n enhance the organisation of mealtime routines to reduce waiting times and make even better use of opportunities for play and learning n strengthen staff's interactions to consistently extend children's curiosity and support them to lead their own learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2789545 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10414906 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 111 Number of children on roll 80 Name of registered person Eden Early Years LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 0117 403 9993 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Eden Early Years registered in 2024 and is in the Filton area of South Gloucestershire. The nursery is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. The nursery employs 26 staff. Of these, two hold qualified teacher status, five hold relevant early years qualifications at level 6, two at level 5, six at level 3 and two at level 2. The nursery provides government funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager, nominated individual and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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