Highlights from the Ofsted inspection carried out at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School on 14th August 2026:

“The safeguarding standards are met. This means that leaders and/or those responsible for governance and oversight fulfil their specific responsibilities and have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed. As a result, children are made safer and feel safe.”

“Children generally enjoy their time at the nursery and settle quickly into familiar routines. They receive a warm welcome from staff, who know them well and help them to feel secure from the moment they arrive.”

“Children are motivated to join in with learning experiences that reflect their interests. They explore sensory materials, practise early mathematics and literacy skills and take part in imaginative play. Children show curiosity and enjoyment, and staff encourage them to talk about what they are doing, helping them build vocabulary and communication skills. ”

“Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are included well. Staff adapt activities so that all children can participate alongside their peers. Children show pride in their achievements, whether completing a puzzle, building a train track or sharing a story. Staff celebrate these moments, helping children develop self-esteem and confidence.”

“Children feel safe and cared for.”

“Parents and carers are welcomed and valued. Parents describe the nursery as friendly and supportive and say communication between home and nursery helps children feel a sense of belonging.”

“Overall, children thrive in an environment where they are known as individuals and where their uniqueness is recognised and supported.”

“children gain the essential knowledge and skills they need for future learning and for their move to school.”

“Staff model respectful interactions and help children learn to share, take turns and resolve minor disagreements. Children show positive attitudes to learning and enjoy joining in with activities. When children become upset or need help managing emotions, staff use calm and nurturing approaches to support them.”

“Children are cared for in a nurturing environment, where staff prioritise their wellbeing throughout the day. Staff build warm and trusting relationships with children, helping them to feel safe, confident and ready to explore.”

“Staff support children’s physical and emotional wellbeing through a wide range of experiences. Outdoor play gives children opportunities to climb, run, explore nature and develop coordination. Indoors, children enjoy sensory activities, imaginative play and quiet spaces where they can rest or look at books.”

“Staff encourage children to talk about their feelings and help them to recognise emotions in themselves and others. They promote healthy choices through stories, discussions and practical activities, including oral health routines and conversations about food.”

“Mealtimes are calm and sociable. Staff sit with children, model positive interactions and encourage conversation. Children learn to use cutlery, pour drinks and practise positive table manners. Staff sensitively support children who need extra help, ensuring mealtimes remain relaxed and enjoyable.”

“Teaching is typically calm, purposeful and responsive to children’s interests.”

“Staff use sensitive approaches, such as modelling language, offering reassurance and adjusting routines, to help children feel secure.”

Read the full Ofsted report for Partou Thornbury

Fee information updated July 2026

Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) to reserve your child’s nursery place. This registration fee is payable by all families, unless taking up a Government funded only place (see terms and conditions for details).

What’s included in our fees? 

Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency. 

Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities. 

Meals & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.

Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes and sun cream. 

Discounts

Only one discount can be applied at any time:

• 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
• 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.

Terms & conditions apply 

Other key information

• We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
• We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
• We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
• Bank Holidays are chargeable.
• Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.

Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places 

Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School work with South Gloucestershire Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.

Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare: 

• Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Thornbury will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week. 

• Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.

Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded. These charges are not mandatory or a condition of your child receiving a funded place at a Partou nursery. Should you wish to opt out of these charges, please provide six weeks’ notice in accordance with our terms and conditions.

The sessions on offer at our nurseries vary, so if you would like more information on how to access your full funding entitlement please contact us directly.

Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.  

Term duration and dates

The 2026/2027 terms dates set by South Gloucestershire Local Authority for Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:

Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period. 

Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.