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Bright Sparks Montessori School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·Gilbert Road, Frimley, GU16 7RE · Surrey
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Bright Sparks Montessori School, located in Frimley, Surrey, offers a nurturing educational environment based on Montessori principles. The school boasts a dedicated team of staff, including a Principal who has owned the nursery since 2006, along with experienced teachers, one of whom serves as the Special Educational Needs Advisor.

The curriculum extends beyond traditional classroom learning, incorporating a Forest School programme led by a qualified Forest School Leader. Children at Bright Sparks have access to both indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including a library, "Stars" and "Rockets" rooms, an adventure garden with a climbing wall, sand shed, and mud kitchen.

The school emphasises hands-on learning experiences, as showcased by activities such as hatching ducklings and learning about police work. They also organise engaging events like Leavers Lunches and trips to places like Birdworld, fostering a diverse and stimulating experience for the children.

Our ethos

Bright Sparks Montessori School is founded upon Montessori principles, emphasising a nurturing educational environment. They integrate a Forest School programme, led by a qualified leader, and focus on hands-on learning experiences through diverse activities and engaging events.

What it's like

The manager and staff work well with parents, providing a warm welcome and strong key-person relationships. Children are happy, settled, and eager to participate in activities, fostering a positive attitude to learning. Staff support confident communication through spoken language, reading, and singing, helping children develop good language skills and broaden their vocabulary.

Montessori EducationForest SchoolExperienced StaffIndoor and Outdoor Learning

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Sparks Montessori School

Last inspected 11 July 2024 · Kelly Lane

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

The manager and staff work well with parents, providing a warm welcome and strong key-person relationships. Children are happy, settled, and eager to participate in activities, fostering a positive attitude to learning. Staff support confident communication through spoken language, reading, and singing, helping children develop good language skills and broaden their vocabulary.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff are passionate about delivering high-quality care and education, following the Montessori philosophy curriculum.
  • Staff plan opportunities throughout the day so children benefit from regular fresh air.
  • Staff support children who speak English as an additional language.
  • Partnerships with parents are very strong.
  • The manager is passionate about the pre-school and her team, and staff feel well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff teaching to take account of, and respond to, the unique ways in which children learn
  • 2review and improve how activities and routines are organised, to help all children learn what is expected of them.
Inspection #10350878 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. The manager and staff work closely with other professionals to ensure that children with SEND receive tailored support for their individual needs. Staff are skilful in ensuring that children who have additional medical needs have robust health care plans in place. They work seamlessly with parents and health care professionals to ensure children's safety and well-being is of the highest priority.

Outdoor space

Staff plan opportunities throughout the day so children benefit from regular fresh air. For instance, children develop their large-muscle groups using ride-on cars, digging in the sand tray, and swinging on swings with their friends.

EAL / language support

Staff support children who speak English as an additional language. They learn words in their home language to help children to develop a good understanding of English. Staff monitor children's language development and assess their progress carefully. This helps them plan precise activities to support their communication and language.

Inspection history

Date: November 2009

  • July 2024Good
  • September 2018Outstanding
  • September 2015Good
  • May 2015Inadequate
  • November 2009Outstanding

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