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Buckingham Montessori School in Edgware

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·19-25 Buckingham Road, Edgware, HA8 6LY · Harrow
Number of places
150 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Harrow

About this day nursery

Buckingham Montessori School, situated in Edgware, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery combines the Montessori approach with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on self-directed activities, hands-on learning, and collaborative play to cater to individual needs and interests.

The goal is to foster creative play and holistic development, ensuring children acquire lifelong skills. The facility boasts spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, and a dedicated team of staff is committed to providing excellent care.

The nursery’s philosophy is deeply rooted in igniting imagination and encouraging exploration in a supportive setting, helping young learners reach their full potential.

Our ethos

Buckingham Montessori School integrates the Montessori approach with the EYFS curriculum, promoting self-directed, hands-on learning and collaborative play. Their philosophy centres on igniting imagination, encouraging exploration, and fostering holistic development to help children reach their full potential.

What it's like

Staff provide children with exciting learning experiences in a well-resourced setting, allowing them to make superb progress. Children lead their play, and staff use effective observation and planning to support their development and language skills. Consistent staffing and a strong key-person system ensure children feel safe and respected.

Montessori EducationEYFS CurriculumSpacious Indoor and Outdoor Play

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Buckingham Montessori School

Last inspected 28 May 2024

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

Actions the provider must take

  • ensure areas used by the children are suitable and comply with health and hygiene requirements; in particular, the internal drain in the children's side entrance area.

What it's like to attend

Staff provide children with exciting learning experiences in a well-resourced setting, allowing them to make superb progress. Children lead their play, and staff use effective observation and planning to support their development and language skills. Consistent staffing and a strong key-person system ensure children feel safe and respected.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery managers have an exceptional overview of the curriculum and a clear, strategic vision for supporting all children, including those with SEND.
  • The quality of teaching is outstanding, with staff fully engaging children in stimulating activities and presenting exciting challenges.
  • Staff are outstanding role models for children, enhancing their social development and leading to excellent behaviour.
  • Staff show genuine care and respect towards children, meeting their individual needs and supporting those with SEND exceptionally well.
  • Parents praise the work and dedication of managers and staff, noting progress in their children's speech and language and strong relationships with staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure areas used by the children are suitable and comply with health and hygiene requirements; in particular, the internal drain in the children's side entrance area.
Inspection #10352340 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they have noticed progress in their children's speech and language ability since they have started at the nursery.

They remark on how their children benefit from the secure relationships they have with the staff, who know the children very well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery managers have an exceptional overview of the curriculum and they know what they wants all children to learn, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They place support for children at the heart of all nursery activities. Staff support children with SEND exceptionally well.

Parent Reviews of Buckingham Montessori School

5.0
(4)
Sherry Khan
in the last week

Womderful place with the best professionals to make sure your little ones are ready to enter the world. I cannot recommend Nazi enough . A wonderful person and professional .

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Zaid
2 weeks ago

Really impressed with Buckingham Montessori. Huge building with lots of parking inside. The staff and management are so friendly they feel like family, as well as providing a Montessori experience. I feel very comfortable leaving my daughter here. Would recommend to any parent.

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Mustafa
a month ago

The facilities are outstanding, it's a huge, beautifully maintained space that feels more like a home than a nursery, which is rare for the area The staff are impressive, the team are professional, caring, and deeply committed to the Montessori method and child development. Safety is a top priority for me and the gated parking and secure drop-off give me a real peace of mind My child's progress has been incredible, and they come home happy and excited every single day. It never feels like a chore to bring them here

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Inspection history

Date: November 2015

  • May 2024Good
  • February 2019Good
  • April 2016Good
  • November 2015Inadequate

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