Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 15:45, term time only
Burnham Montessori School
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
About this day nursery
Burnham Montessori School, located in the picturesque village of Littleworth Common near Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, has been providing a nurturing educational environment since its establishment in 1991. Catering to children aged 20 months to 5 years, the school operates during term time from Monday to Friday, offering sessions from 08:45 to 15:45.
The institution is dedicated to fostering independence and self-worth in each child, guiding them towards their full potential while instilling values of mutual care and respect. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be ambitious and progressive, ensuring children develop crucial life skills such as self-care, language enrichment, and fundamental mathematical understanding.
The school prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere where children are enthusiastic to learn and grow, benefiting from a rich variety of experiences that cater to their individual interests. Leaders and staff possess a deep understanding of early childhood development, ensuring effective learning strategies are implemented.
Our ethos
Burnham Montessori School is dedicated to fostering independence and self-worth in each child, guiding them towards their full potential while instilling values of mutual care and respect. The curriculum is ambitious and progressive, ensuring children develop crucial life skills such as self-care, language enrichment, and fundamental mathematical understanding. The school prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere where children are enthusiastic to learn and grow.
What it's like
Children are eager to learn and develop at this welcoming setting. Leaders and staff create an ambitious and sequenced curriculum that focuses well on preparing children to develop essential life skills, including learning to manage self-care, increase vocabulary, and master mathematical concepts. Children behave very well, showing that they understand the rules and boundaries staff teach them, which helps to create a calm and productive learning environment.
Montessori MethodTerm-time onlyEstablished 1991Ofsted "Good"
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Age range
20 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
Full day
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Burnham Montessori School
Last inspected 8 March 2024
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 are eager to learn and develop at this welcoming setting. Leaders and staff create an ambitious and sequenced curriculum that focuses well on preparing children to develop essential life skills, including learning to manage self-care, increase vocabulary, and master mathematical concepts. Children behave very well, showing that they understand the rules and boundaries staff teach them, which helps to create a calm and productive learning environment.
Inspector highlights
- Children are eager to learn and develop.
- Leaders and staff create an ambitious and sequenced curriculum.
- Children behave very well, understanding rules and boundaries.
- Children benefit from regular outings and learn about the world around them.
- Staff encourage children's literacy skills and love for books.
Areas to develop
- 1focus more precisely on supporting staff in their professional development to raise the quality of their curriculum delivery to a consistently high standard.
Inspection #10317226 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Leaders and staff help children develop a love of being active outdoors. They develop strong large-muscle skills when running and using their legs and feet to make ride-on cars move in tight spaces. Staff provide interesting and inviting play areas that actively engage children, such as an outdoor role-play area where children follow a recipe using natural items to make pies.
Inspection history
Date: November 2010
- March 2024Good
- May 2018Good
- July 2015Good
- November 2010Good
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