We were excited to be invited by Southmead Development Trust to open a 62 place nursery in the Greenway Centre, a fantastic bustling social hub for the local community.

At Raised in Bristol we provide childcare and early years education for children aged 6 months – 5 years. We offer play-led learning in a space that prioritises a nurturing environment with a focus on nature and nutrition as your children take their first steps towards school.

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The old school building has been transformed into a spacious yet homely and cosy nursery. With it’s huge windows the nursery is filled with natural light all year round.

We have three purpose built connecting rooms - the baby room, toddlers and pre-school room. With plenty of room to explore and play, the children also have constant access to a secure outside play area.

Just a short walk across the field lies Badock’s wood. With its winding trails and running stream, it’s the perfect space for the children to explore nature and get muddy!

Healthy and Happy

Secure attachments and positive relationships. Our nursery provision has a clear key person system and we prioritise children’s emotional wellbeing. Above all else children should feel secure, comfortable and a sense of belonging.

At Raised in Bristol we recognise the importance of a balanced, nutritious diet in a child’s development.

As well as providing a chef-cooked menu that supports the children’s nutritional needs, we teach them about healthy lifestyles too.

All of our Raised in Bristol nurseries incorporate outdoor play and access to natural spaces as a key element of the design.

Communication and language

We help children make themselves heard in the world and listen to others too –both adults and peers. It helps to centre them in the world.

Physical development

Our curriculum reflects the importance of activity and play in young children’s learning and development – there’s plenty of running, jumping and climbing trees.

Personal, social and emotional development

Our prioritising of the pastoral is geared towards helping your child to make relationships, manage relationships and build self-confidence.

Literacy

These are key skills, and we take them very seriously. That’s why we focus on engaging ways to handhold children on their first steps through reading, writing…

Mathematics

… and ’rithmetic.

Understanding the world

We offer a stimulating environment, which engages the children and encourages their curiosity about the world through observation, critical thinking and problem solving.

Expressive arts and design

We encourage children to be inquisitive, imaginative and questioning learners, exploring the world through a range of mediums including music and art.

A Superstar Team

Everyone working at Raised In receives at least the Living Wage Foundation’s Real Living Wage.

We promote and support the continuing professional development of all our employees, and advocate lifelong learning.

A culture of continuous improvement - we use self-evaluation frameworks, including the ‘Bristol Standard’, to ensure we’re always on top of our game. 

We are part of the local landscape. As such, our nurseries look to enhance our curriculum by embracing partnerships and opportunities available in the community.

The children come first, but we know they’re not the only important ones. We value and actively promote the involvement of parents and families in the day-to-day life of our nurseries.

As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusivity, Raised In reflects and celebrates the diversity of the communities and families in the community. 

If you're searching for your next post, why not contact us now?

Even if we don't have a post now, we could do in the near future and we would love to contact you and tell you about it. You could be working at one of our great schools and become part of the Raised In family. We are always interested to hear from those who find our ethos, approach to inclusivity and support of our staff fits with their idea of a great place to work. By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs. Join our School Talent Pool now!

We began our story in Bristol by creating our network of Raised in Bristol nurseries across the city, bringing both financial stability to community hubs and at the same time delivering an excellent and much-needed service. We’re looking forward to taking the Raised In model to towns and cities outside Bristol, supporting more communities and providing high-quality Early Years Education and care for working families in new areas.

Supporting community spaces has always been at the heart of what we do. Community spaces are even more essential following the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes to working life and community which have followed. While Raised In continues to grow, we remain dedicated to our aims of supporting vital community spaces for the benefit of all, while also delivering the very best in early years education.

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