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Chagford Montessori Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
·Montessori School, Moor Downes, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ13 8BX · Devon
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Chagford Montessori Nursery School, located in Newton Abbot, upholds Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged two to six. The nursery focuses on individualised learning, allowing children to progress at their own pace while exploring a diverse range of Montessori materials.

These resources encourage sensory discovery, knowledge acquisition in subjects like early maths and literacy, and creative expression. The curriculum also integrates 'real-life' and social experiences, helping children develop confidence and practical skills.

Qualified Montessori teachers closely observe each child’s development, offering guidance and working collaboratively with parents to meet individual needs. The Montessori approach at Chagford is fully aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), aiming to build self-esteem, independence, and a lifelong love for learning.

Our ethos

Chagford Montessori Nursery School is dedicated to Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy, emphasising individualised learning, self-paced progress, and exploration with Montessori materials. The curriculum integrates practical life skills and social experiences to build confidence and independence, aligned with the EYFS framework to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What it's like

Children and their families are warmly welcomed to the nursery by the staff. Parents appreciate the values of the setting and feel privileged that their children attend. Staff promote children's emotional well-being, providing flexibility for families as children settle in and supporting younger children to learn to become independent.

Montessori philosophyIndividualised learningEYFS aligned

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Extra charge for funded session (consumables, snacks, Montessori activities)£2.00 / session
  • Full fee per 3-hour session (3-year-olds and older)£18.50 / session
  • Full fee per 3-hour session (3-year-olds and older, from 1.4.26)£19.40 / session
  • Lunch Club (3-year-olds and older)£6.17 / session
  • Lunch Club (3-year-olds and older, from 1.4.26)£6.46 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Thursday Mornings: 9.00am – 12.00pm; Monday – Thursday Afternoons: 1.00pm – 4.00pm; Lunch Club Monday – Thursday: 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session, Lunch club

Age range

2-6 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chagford Montessori Nursery School

Last inspected 1 October 2024 · Stephanie Wright

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 and their families are warmly welcomed to the nursery by the staff. Parents appreciate the values of the setting and feel privileged that their children attend. Staff promote children's emotional well-being, providing flexibility for families as children settle in and supporting younger children to learn to become independent.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff work together as a team, regularly reviewing policies and undertaking training.
  • Staff effectively support children's communication and language skills, introducing new vocabulary.
  • Children develop a love of books and staff support parents' understanding of early reading skills.
  • Children learn about health and well-being, and develop strength and agility through physical play.
  • Children are encouraged to follow their interests, building concentration and extending learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff's knowledge of the developmental stages of younger children, in order to provide an even more effective curriculum
  • 2manage group activities to ensure younger children are able to focus more and extend their learning further.
Inspection #10354927 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents appreciate the values of the setting and feel privileged that their children attend.

parents comment that they appreciate the regular information they receive about their children's learning, both in conversation as well as electronically.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff develop their understanding about how to improve children's language and support gaps in their development. Staff make effective use of additional funding to purchase resources, such as large jigsaws for children to collaborate together.

Outdoor space

Older children become confident in their own ideas and use these in imaginative games in the garden. They collect guttering and balls, playing together collaboratively with their friends as they compare the speed of the balls rolling down the slope. Children develop strength and agility as they climb outside on the climbing frame, and staff help them to learn about safety as they remember to 'hold on with both hands' on the climbing frame.

Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • October 2024Good
  • November 2018Outstanding
  • June 2016Good
  • November 2015Outstanding
  • March 2009Outstanding

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