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Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
·Christ Church, Welsely Hall, COLCHESTER, CO6 1TT · Essex
Number of places
38 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery, situated in a charming converted church in Coggeshall, offers an inspiring pre-school education for children from 6 months to 5 years old. The nursery is dedicated to fostering independence, communication, and social skills in a nurturing and welcoming Montessori environment.

They aim to inspire young minds and lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The curriculum encompasses practical life skills, sensorial development, mathematics, language, cultural studies, art, and music, all delivered with a hands-on approach.

The nursery also provides extra-curricular activities such as drama, yoga, gardening, cooking, and science. The team is described as well-qualified, caring, and passionate, ensuring children flourish and become confident individuals.

Our ethos

The nursery is dedicated to fostering independence, communication, and social skills in a nurturing and welcoming Montessori environment. They aim to inspire young minds and lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning through a hands-on approach inspired by Montessori principles.

What it's like

Children are welcomed by kind, smiling staff who help them settle quickly and encourage independence. They learn in a safe, stimulating, language-rich environment, enjoy outdoor exploration and regular community outings, and benefit from staff support for their communication and personal development.

Montessori ApproachConverted Church SettingInspiring Pre-School EducationHands-on Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Optional IMP Daily Charge£16 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

Open from 8am until 6pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 9am until 3pm on Friday, during school term times. During some school holidays the nursery is open from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

Age range

6 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery

Last inspected 24 May 2022 · Lorraine Pike

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are welcomed by kind, smiling staff who help them settle quickly and encourage independence. They learn in a safe, stimulating, language-rich environment, enjoy outdoor exploration and regular community outings, and benefit from staff support for their communication and personal development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted by kind and smiling staff who help them to settle quickly.
  • Children are independent and motivated learners and benefit from a language-rich environment.
  • Children enjoy regular outdoor exercise, fresh air, and outings that support physical skills and community awareness.
  • Staff swiftly identify children who need additional support and work with parents and other professionals to provide appropriate plans and support.
  • Parent partnerships are strong with frequent updates and information evenings led by the principal.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide higher levels of teaching and interactions to further extend children's learning experiences
  • 2develop partnerships with all other settings that children attend, to promote continuity in children's learning and development.
Inspection #10127346 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff swiftly identify children who need additional support and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities through their regular assessments and work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure a suitable curriculum is put in place. Where formal plans are needed, these are completed in time for children to move on to the next stage in their learning with the correct level of support.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy lots of exercise and fresh air to support their physical skills and health; they confidently ride tricycles, skip and assess risks as they jump off tree stumps. Older children thoroughly enjoy exploring outdoors, handling worms and snails, and benefit from regular outings in the local community where they learn about road safety.

Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • May 2022Good
  • December 2015Outstanding
  • May 2011Outstanding

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