ROSEMARY NURSERY SCHOOL
VISION

Welcome to Rosemary Nursery. We are situated in St Jude's behind Cabot Circus in the city centre. Rosemary Nursery is the oldest nursery school in Bristol, dating back to the 1920s.

We are proud to be part of a diverse community and welcome families from many different backgrounds.

We have been described by Ofsted as 'a very beautiful school' and 'an oasis of care.' We have a large outside space which is a hidden gem, nestled in this bustling inner-city area, creating a well-used space for children to engage in a wealth of outdoor experiences including gardening and forest school activities.

We support children to be independent, resilient and confident in their play and learning. Our experienced practitioners create a caring and nurturing environment which enable children to settle meaningfully

and reach their full potential.

Partnership with families

Our partnership with parents is a big part of our work.

You know so much about your child.

Your support and encouragement will make a big difference to their learning

To find out more, please browse this website and take a look at our welcome handbook:

Handbook

Curriculum

Curriculum Overview

Children with SEND
Special Educational Needs

We offer an inclusive approach that enables all children to participate in activities at their own individual level and to experience success. If there are concerns that a child may have a behavioural, emotional, physical or learning difficulty we will always discuss this with you. If necessary we will together refer to specialist agencies that are available to us (e.g. Speech Therapist, Educational Psychologist; Health Visitor or Paediatrician).

Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) is Rachel Barnwell.

Rosemary SEND Offer

Tapestry

Sharing your child’s learning

How we share important examples of what your child is learning in nursery, and how you can share information about your child’s learning at home

We use a secure online platform called Tapestry
Please download the app for iOS or Android.

We use Tapestry for 4 reasons:

To share important examples of children’s learning and play with parents
To learn from parents about children’s key play, learning and life events at home
To encourage children to talk about their learning with parents and staff
To help parents with ideas for supporting their children’s learning at home

Parent Hub

NURSERY PLACES

2 year olds - Free Early Education

Some families will be eligible for a free place in our 2’s room the term after their child turns 2. Parents who wish to apply for a place should apply to Bristol City Council here or you can come in to the nursery where a member of staff will be happy to help you.

The core sessions are

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 11.30am or
Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 3.30pm
2 1/2 days - Monday, Tuesday 8.30am to 3.30pm and Wednesday 8.30am to 11.30am
2 1/2 days - Wednesday 12.30pm to 3.30pm and Thursday, Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

Paying Places

We have a limited number of paying sessions available. Please go to our home page and complete an admissions form if you would like to put your child on our waiting list. Places will be allocated in line with our admissions policy. A minimum of 2 days a week must be booked (either Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday). You may put your child’s name on the waiting list as soon as they reach their first birthday.

Session Times and Cost

Morning Session time: 8.30am to 11.30pm

Cost 2 year old: £7.50 per hour

£22.50 per session

Cost 3 year old: £7.50 per hour

£22.50 per session

Afternoon Session time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Cost 2 year old: £7.50 per hour

£22.50 per session

Cost 3 year old: £7.50 per hour

£22.50 per session

All Day Session time 8.30am to 3.30pm

Cost 2 year old: £7.50 per hour

£50.62 per day

FORMS

Tapestry

Sharing your child’s learning

How we share important examples of what your child is learning in nursery, and how you can share information about your child’s learning at home

We use a secure online platform called Tapestry
Please download the app for iOS or Android.

We use Tapestry for 4 reasons:

To share important examples of children’s learning and play with parents
To learn from parents about children’s key play, learning and life events at home
To encourage children to talk about their learning with parents and staff
To help parents with ideas for supporting their children’s learning at home