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Attlebridge Montessori Nursery School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2024)
·The Stable, Church Farm, NORWICH, NR9 5ST · Norfolk
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Attlebridge Montessori Nursery School, part of the Norfolk Montessori Children’s Nurseries group, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2-5 years. Located in a converted barn with a courtyard classroom and walled garden, the nursery embraces the child-led Montessori educational philosophy, fostering independence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

The nursery emphasises hands-on experiences, expert guidance, and a carefully prepared environment to support each child's unique development. With a strong focus on social and emotional well-being, the dedicated team ensures children feel secure as they explore and grow.

The curriculum seamlessly integrates the Montessori approach with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing a holistic educational experience. Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through the "My Montessori Child" online portal, which offers real-time updates, home learning resources, and a transparent communication link between home and nursery.

The nursery also values strong partnerships with families, recognising their invaluable insights into their child's development.

Our ethos

Attlebridge Montessori Nursery School embraces the child-led Montessori educational philosophy to foster independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. They emphasise hands-on experiences, expert guidance, and a carefully prepared environment, integrating the Montessori approach with the EYFS framework for a holistic experience. The nursery also values strong partnerships with families.

What it's like

The provider has built a dedicated and knowledgeable staff team who are fully committed to providing a wonderfully nurturing, homely and warm nursery where children flourish. They implement an inspirational curriculum that is built around Montessori principles. All staff receive the specific support that they need to enable them to fully understand and successfully deliver the exacting curriculum intentions.

Montessori EducationChild-led LearningStrong Parent PartnershipEYFS Integrated CurriculumExperienced Staff

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges an hourly rate for private, non-funded hours. For funded hours, a termly contribution charge is applied depending on the child's age, funding type, and the number of days they attend per week. Additional hours outside of funded sessions are charged at a flat hourly rate.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly private rate for non-funded hours£7.00 / hour
  • Termly Contribution Charge for 3-year-olds (universal) up to 15 hours EEF (2 days attendance)£150.00
  • Termly Contribution Charge for 3-year-olds (universal) up to 15 hours EEF (3 days attendance)£200.00
  • Termly Contribution Charge for 2,3&4-year-old (working parent) up to 30 hours EEF (2 days attendance)£150.00
  • Termly Contribution Charge for 2,3&4-year-old (working parent) up to 30 hours EEF (3 days attendance)£200.00

Good to know

  • No registration fee or deposit is required.
  • Sessions are billed at the start of each term.
  • Full fees apply during absence, holidays, and illness.
  • Additional hours beyond funded entitlement are charged at an hourly rate.

Key facts

Food

Families must provide a healthy packed lunch for their child attending during lunchtime. Healthy snacks are provided as part of the voluntary termly contribution.

Opening hours

8:30am – 4:00pm, term-time only (38 weeks/year)

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Attlebridge Montessori Nursery School

Last inspected 13 September 2024 · Terrie Simpson

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

What it's like to attend

The provider has built a dedicated and knowledgeable staff team who are fully committed to providing a wonderfully nurturing, homely and warm nursery where children flourish. They implement an inspirational curriculum that is built around Montessori principles. All staff receive the specific support that they need to enable them to fully understand and successfully deliver the exacting curriculum intentions.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are fully committed to providing a wonderfully nurturing, homely and warm nursery where children flourish.
  • The provider implements a rigorous and exacting process of recruitment and induction for new staff.
  • Staff's promotion of children's speaking and listening skills is superb.
  • Children develop supreme confidence in leading their own learning.
  • Partnerships with parents are highly prized by staff.
Inspection #10344387 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When children are slower to develop, the provider maintains an open and honest dialogue with parents and makes swift referrals to relevant agencies. All staff understand and implement agreed strategies with confidence. Staff make, analyse and discuss regular, sharply focused observations and assessments to precisely evaluate the impact of the curriculum on children's progress. Where necessary, they adapt the curriculum and further support is accessed. All children are welcome, nurtured and receive the bespoke teaching that they need to make excellent progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children swiftly learn that they can freely access the expansive array of resources, inside and outdoors. They confidently select what they need for their exploratory play and carry it to a 'work space' that they mark out for themselves with a fabric mat.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: January 2010

  • September 2024Outstanding
  • July 2015Good
  • January 2010Good

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