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Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews)
·Michenden Sports Complex, Bramley Road, London, N14 4HL · Enfield
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Enfield

About this day nursery

5 to 5 years, merging traditional Montessori principles with forward-thinking approaches. The nursery provides a supportive and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence, and build self-confidence.

With a mission to foster a happy, safe, and motivating atmosphere, Blue Planet focuses on nurturing each child's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. The curriculum is comprehensive, drawing from the Early Years Foundation Stage themes while incorporating Montessori-specific activities like Practical Life skills and Sensorial education.

The nursery promotes cultural awareness, respect for diversity, and offers various extracurricular activities such as French, Yoga, Music, Movement, and Dance. Parents are considered key partners in their child's journey, welcomed to observe and participate in activities, and are regularly updated on their child's progress through written observations.

Blue Planet aims to prepare children not just academically, but also to develop a strong social conscience and a harmonious understanding of the world around them.

Our ethos

Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School merges traditional Montessori principles with forward-thinking approaches, aiming to foster independence, self-confidence, and holistic development. Their curriculum integrates EYFS themes with Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial activities, promoting cultural awareness and respect. They view parents as key partners and aim to prepare children with a strong social conscience.

What it's like

Children thrive at this truly inclusive setting, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The learning environment is inviting, offering a broad range of experiences that deeply engage children. Children develop an understanding of the world through first-hand experiences, showing impressive language skills and positive attitudes to learning.

Montessori MethodEYFS CurriculumExperienced StaffInclusive Package

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • One Morning session£32 / session
  • One Full Day session£52 / day
  • Registration fee£100 / session
  • Morning snacks (Inclusive Package)£2.50 / day
  • Afternoon snack (Inclusive Package)£2.50 / day

Key facts

Food

Children bring packed lunch for full day sessions. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks and drinks are provided by the Nursery. The Inclusive package covers morning snacks, afternoon snacks, and all consumables.

Opening hours

Morning sessions: Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm. Full day sessions: Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 3.30pm.

Age range

2 1/2 and 5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Morning session, Full Day session

Established

1999

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School

Last inspected 21 February 2023

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

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this truly inclusive setting, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The learning environment is inviting, offering a broad range of experiences that deeply engage children. Children develop an understanding of the world through first-hand experiences, showing impressive language skills and positive attitudes to learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in an inclusive environment, including those with SEND.
  • The well-thought-out curriculum inspires children to learn and make connections.
  • Interactions between staff and children are exemplary, supporting individual learning.
  • Parents and carers highly praise the nursery, especially for their support of children with SEND.
  • The manager is passionate and ensures staff are well-supported, leading to high morale and a positive impact on the community.
Inspection #10265177 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Many have sent older children to the provision.

They speak of the nursery being 'amazing' and that staff 'always go above and beyond' to support their children, particularly children with SEND.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

This truly inclusive setting ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are included in a wide range of activities and experiences. The support for children with SEND is meticulous, with signing used to support effective communication and individualised support offered for children with more complex needs. Leaders have identified children who need extra support and provide well-planned small-group work to develop their confidence, resulting in exceptional progress for all children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children are independent and confidently use the well-organised outdoor area. They expertly use the obstacle course and stepping stones, crawl under tunnels, and walk along planks, taking turns and working well together with resources.

Parent Reviews of Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School

5.0
(3)
Rup Dog
4 years ago

If you want a place where staff are passionate about what they do this is the place. Within 4 weeks of our daughter starting herez we started to notice huge advancements in so many areas. And that advancement pace didnt stop. What struck me the most was the the variety of things the children learnz shown buy our daughter bringing home at least 3 things she has created that day. We have tried a new nurseries but this is by far tge best. Diane the owner/manager is amazing , always positive and energetic.

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Jeyda Soydan
2 years ago

Amazing nursery,y my son has just started and really warmed to everyone especially Diane. They are so caring.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2004

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • June 2017Good
  • May 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • March 2015Good
  • November 2011Outstanding
  • October 2011Outstanding
  • January 2008Good
  • March 2004Good

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