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Carol Jane Montessori Nursery School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·80 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JF · Enfield
Number of places
35 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Enfield

About this day nursery

Carol Jane Montessori Nursery School is dedicated to providing an enriching and supportive learning environment for every child, prioritising both their educational experiences and overall well-being. The nursery operates in close collaboration with parents, believing that this partnership is crucial for giving children the best possible start in life.

Their diverse curriculum draws inspiration from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and integrates philosophies from prominent educational thinkers. The Montessori approach, developed by Maria Montessori, underpins their practice by fostering independence and allowing children to learn at their own pace.

Forest School principles are also embraced, offering regular outdoor learning opportunities that build confidence and self-esteem through hands-on engagement with nature. " Finally, inspired by Lev Vygotsky, Carol Jane Montessori Nursery recognises the vital role of social interaction in a child's development, where children learn as "apprentices" alongside more experienced individuals.

Our ethos

Carol Jane Montessori Nursery School Ltd integrates multiple pedagogical approaches, including Montessori, Forest School, Reggio Emilia, and Vygotskian principles, alongside the EYFS framework. They foster independence, child-led learning, social interaction, and hands-on engagement with nature, viewing the environment as a "third teacher" and children as naturally curious learners. They emphasise a strong partnership with parents to support each child's development and well-being.

What it's like

Children and families are supported to the highest level in this outstanding nursery. Staff intently observe children's interests and expertly plan activities, involving parents in the assessment process. Children spend extended periods in forest school and doing daily physical activities in the highly challenging outdoor play environment.

MontessoriForest SchoolReggio Emilia ApproachEYFS Framework

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, and sessions are from 8am to 3pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Carol Jane Montessori Nursery School

Last inspected 8 September 2023

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

What it's like to attend

Children and families are supported to the highest level in this outstanding nursery. Staff intently observe children's interests and expertly plan activities, involving parents in the assessment process. Children spend extended periods in forest school and doing daily physical activities in the highly challenging outdoor play environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Leadership and management are inspirational, with improvement plans delivered quickly and effectively.
  • The learning curriculum is embedded securely, motivating children to participate in activities.
  • Children participate in a wealth of activities that support their speech and language development.
  • Staff work relentlessly to instil a love of books and literacy.
  • Children's emotional well-being is promoted consistently, and they actively promote inclusion.
Inspection #10308002 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents contribute to their children's home learning and report that they value being fully included in their children's learning journey.

They are thrilled that their children are making accelerated progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children make excellent progress across all areas of the early years curriculum. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children spend extended periods of time in the forest school and doing daily physical activities in the highly challenging outdoor play environment to support them to be active learners. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Carol Jane Montessori Nursery School

5.0
(5)
Nazneen Rampuri
3 years ago

We've had a very positive experience with Carol Jane and I can only be grateful for the childcare they provided us with. My 3Y old daughter stayed with them for a short period and I wish we could have stayed longer but due to personal circumstances, we had to leave. This is my second child and I have experience with nurseries - the care here was amazing . She was coming back home every day with a number of "art projects" she'd completed, she always spoke about the setting and staff with a smile on her face and the nursery helped my daughter settle in quickly. Teaching the children different events during the year such as toasting marshmallows for Guy Fawkes night or painting clay diyas for Diwali etc are all the little things that make this nursery so special (not to mention the soft play, rabbits, forest school etc). I certainly felt my child is in safe hands. I hope to send my youngest son in the near future. Thank you very much to Karen, Louis, Jayne and the whole team!

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Jan Kozelnicky
3 years ago

Fantastic nursery school with professional and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: May 2011

  • September 2023Outstanding
  • March 2018Good
  • January 2015Outstanding
  • May 2011Good

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