An outstanding Pre-School and Forest Club in the Heart of the Chew Valley

About us

Bishop Sutton Pre-School and Forest Club has been operating in the heart of our Chew Valley village for more than forty years. We are lucky to be part of a beautiful area and we take every opportunity to allow the children to explore and flourish in their community.

With a spacious schoolroom, and two outdoor play areas, our Outstanding-rated Pre-School and Forest Club can offer children the space to run around, learn, play and explore while parents can rest assured that their children are safe, secure and most importantly, happy. On Thursday mornings, our Outstanding-rated Forest Club celebrates the rain, sun or snow and embarks upon an adventure into the forest. Our children explore and discover within our “forest” — the conservation area of Bishop Sutton Primary School. Both our Pre-School and Forest Club have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015.

Bishop Sutton Pre-School & Forest Club is a charitable organisation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (number 1172849). It is run by a committee of dedicated and committed parents who organise fundraising events to support and promote the Pre-School & Forest Club. We are incredibly lucky to have a team of highly qualified and passionate staff. They take great pride and joy in making sure your child has the most rewarding, educational and exciting time when at Bishop Sutton Pre-School & Forest Club.

You can download our Prospectus and our Local Offer documents, or please just contact us via the form below if you would any more information, an application form or to set up a date and time to come along and visit us.

News and updates

Term dates

Term 1
Start: Thursday 3rd September 2020
Finish: Friday 23rd October 2020

Term 2
Start: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Finish: Thursday 17th December 2020

Term 3
Start: Tuesday 5th January 2021
Finish: Friday 12th February 2021

Term 4
Start: Monday 22nd February 2021
Finish: Wednesday 31st March 2021

Term 5
Start: Monday 19th April 2021
Finish: Friday 28th May 2021

Term 6
Start: Monday 7th June 2021
Finish: Tuesday 20th July 2021

Notable dates:
Good Friday 2nd April, Easter Monday 5th April, May Day Bank Hol 3rd May 2021.
Staff Inset Days Wed 2nd Sept, Mon 2nd Nov, Mon 4th Jan, Thurs 1st April, Thurs 22nd Jul
Please note – on Staff Inset days – we may be off site
Reception Children ‘Moving Up’ Day Thurs 1st July 2021 – No Forest Club
Pre-School and Forest Club Trip Date, Tuesday 18th May 2021
Parents Evening Tuesday 18th May 2021
Christmas Party for all children Friday 18th December 2020
Party for our ‘Leavers’ Weds 21st July 2021