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Fairfield Montessori School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Fairfield Montessori School, 76 Benedict Street, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9EY · Somerset
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Fairfield Montessori School, established in 1985, is a family-operated nursery in Glastonbury. It prides itself on fostering a 'home away from home' atmosphere, aiming to support children's confidence and development during their early years.

The nursery was extended in 2013 to include additional space and an outdoor area. Dedicated to providing children with a strong start in life, the school cultivates a passion for learning through engaging activities, play, and diverse experiences.

Fairfield Montessori emphasises preparing children for primary school in a stimulating and enjoyable setting. They are open 50 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years, and offer an hourly-based system for increased flexibility, with a minimum requirement of two sessions per week.

What it's like

Children receive a warm and friendly welcome at this setting, eagerly greeting friends and separating well from parents. They are quick to join activities, showing they feel happy and safe. Staff build good relationships with children and parents, who are well-informed about their child's daily activities and development, and receive ideas to support learning at home.

Family-runMontessori approachExtensive outdoor areaFlexible hourly sessions

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Session types

hourly basis, minimum of two sessions per week

Opening hours

Monday-Friday 8.00am-5.00pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fairfield Montessori School

Last inspected 26 April 2023

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 receive a warm and friendly welcome at this setting, eagerly greeting friends and separating well from parents. They are quick to join activities, showing they feel happy and safe. Staff build good relationships with children and parents, who are well-informed about their child's daily activities and development, and receive ideas to support learning at home.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff skilfully introduce new vocabulary to children, aiding language development through repetition.
  • The SENCo is knowledgeable and passionate, working with staff, families, and external agencies to provide targeted support for children with extra needs.
  • Staff foster a love of books, encouraging children to share books from home to promote reading development.
  • Staff support children to develop an understanding of different cultures and beliefs, for instance, by inviting relatives from diverse backgrounds to share their traditions and languages.
  • Staff provide activities linked to children's interests, leading to high levels of concentration and the development of investigative skills and curiosity, such as searching for bugs in the forest school area.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider ways to enhance opportunities for children to strengthen their independence skills
  • 2ensure all activities are matched to the age and stage of the children taking part.
Inspection #10280206 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is passionate about her role. She is very knowledgeable about the children that attend who need extra support. She works closely with staff, families and external agencies to monitor these children's development. She ensures that children receive targeted support to close any developmental gaps that are appearing.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active throughout the day, developing core strength and large muscles by climbing and balancing on climbing frames. Staff support children to look for bugs in the outdoor forest school area, where children eagerly search with magnifying glasses.

Parent Reviews of Fairfield Montessori School

5.0
(4)
Ewa Poprawa
2 months ago

Very good place for little kids. Staff is amazing, helpful and When my daughter started this nursery she needed a bit more time to settled and one of her teacher really helped her with this very well. Really amazing place.! I would recommend to everyone.

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Idris Feather
6 years ago

Incredible. A family lead nursery. From top to bottom everyone cares and it really shows my Son and Daughter not only loves this place but have consistently come home happy. We can can clearly see that it is not a storage or childminding service but a centre of playful education. Through playing and exploring my children have really progressed quickly making it a great foundation for my daughter now to easily go to her first school a few step Infront of her peers and very confident. Thank you. I look forward to sending my latest edition.

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haz
8 years ago

I went there when I was younger and it was very nice and lovely

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Inspection history

Date: September 2011

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • August 2014Good
  • September 2011Good

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