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Bluebell Nursery in Wembley

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·Blue Bell Nursery, 50 Carlyon Road, WEMBLEY, HA0 1JE · Brent
Number of places
85 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Brent

About this day nursery

Bluebell Montessori School in Wembley offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 9 months to 5 years. Established in 2015, the nursery is dedicated to fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning through the Montessori approach.

Classrooms are designed as "prepared environments" with specialised materials for child-led learning, encouraging exploration and discovery. The school emphasises holistic development, encompassing physical, social, and emotional growth, with secure outdoor play areas for engaging with nature and developing gross motor skills.

Highly qualified practitioners work with small class sizes and high staff-to-child ratios, ensuring personalised attention. The nursery is committed to strong partnerships with parents, aiming to raise happy, confident, and independent individuals ready for their educational journey.

They focus on each child's unique pace and interests, adapting activities to suit their developmental stage and working to support rapid neurological growth through targeted activities during sensitive learning periods.

Our ethos

Bluebell Montessori School is dedicated to fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning through the Montessori approach. They provide a prepared environment with specialised materials for child-led learning, encouraging exploration and discovery. The nursery focuses on holistic development and recognises each child's unique pace and interests, aiming to raise happy, confident, and independent individuals.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and engage in a wide variety of learning opportunities. They are highly sociable and interact well with peers, demonstrating strong early writing skills and developing independence. Staff calmly intervene to support children when needed, and children are learning to develop healthy lifestyles.

Montessori ApproachChild-Led LearningOutdoor PlaySmall Class SizesExperienced Staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 15:00

Age range

9 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, Half Day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bluebell Nursery

Last inspected 3 May 2023 · Jill Hardaker

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 arrive happily and engage in a wide variety of learning opportunities. They are highly sociable and interact well with peers, demonstrating strong early writing skills and developing independence. Staff calmly intervene to support children when needed, and children are learning to develop healthy lifestyles.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff successfully sequence the curriculum and plan clear next steps for each child's learning.
  • Younger children are supported in exploration and mathematical language, while pre-school children develop strong pencil skills.
  • Children's communication and language development is good, including for those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children's health and well-being are given high priority, with nutritious food and effective oral health routines.
  • Parents speak positively about the nursery, feeling their children are settled, happy, and safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should support staff to recognise when daily routines for older children need to be adapted to help children to stay engaged and motivated in their learning.
Inspection #10276157 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When children occasionally struggle to engage in learning, staff calmly intervene to support their needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being outdoors. They use balance bicycles with ease and enjoy playing games with the attentive staff.

Inspection history

Date: April 2009

  • May 2023Good
  • July 2017Good
  • October 2014Good
  • April 2009Good

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