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Jelly Beans Montessori Pre-School At Plumberow # Jelly Beans Montessori Pre-School At Plumberow Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · C/o Plumberow Primary Academy, Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, SS5 5BX · Essex Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Jelly Beans Montessori, established in 2004 by Sarah Drummond, offers an authentic Montessori education across three distinct settings in Hockley, Essex. Each setting maintains the core Montessori values of respect, independence, and a joyful approach to learning, while catering to different age groups and preferences. The Nursery accommodates children aged 0-3, providing a nurturing environment focused on sensory exploration and language development. The Open Air setting, for children aged 2 and above, emphasises outdoor learning with activities like Forest School, fostering adventure and connection with nature. Finally, the Pre-School at Plumberow Primary Academy, also for ages 2 and up, provides a cosy and homely atmosphere with free-flow indoor-outdoor learning, aiding in a smooth transition to primary school. All settings are rated OFSTED Good, and the Open Air setting is also Montessori Accredited. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, offering flexibility for working families. The curriculum is grounded in practical life skills, sensorial experiences, language development, hands-on mathematics, and cultural awareness to broaden children's understanding of the world. Our ethos Jelly Beans Montessori offers an authentic Montessori education grounded in the core values of respect, independence, and a joyful approach to learning. Their curriculum emphasises practical life skills, sensorial experiences, language development, hands-on mathematics, and cultural awareness. Specific settings highlight outdoor learning and connection with nature, or provide a cosy, homely atmosphere to aid transition to primary school. What it's like Leaders and staff successfully organise the pre-school environment so children can safely choose whether they wish to play indoors or outdoors to lead their own learning. The pre-school staff follow the Montessori approach and break tasks down into manageable steps to help children naturally progress as they build on their skills. Staff offer more challenging experiences, as children master these skills, to extend what children already know and can do. Authentic Montessori Education Three Unique Settings OFSTED Good Rated Open 50 Weeks a Year Forest School ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.jellybeanspreschool.com/hours-and-prices) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Jelly Beans Montessori Pre-School At Plumberow Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10344399 Lead inspector Fiona Sapler Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254638)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539763) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.jellybeanspreschool.com/) C/o Plumberow Primary Academy, Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, SS5 5BX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.6624/51.60803/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hockley - [Day nurseries in Hockley](/search?q=Hockley) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=jelly-beans-montessori-pre-school-at-plumberow-ss5-5bx-ey539763) ## Key facts Opening hours Open 50 weeks a year Age range 0-5 Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Jelly Beans Montessori Pre-School At Plumberow Last inspected 4 July 2024 · Fiona Sapler 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 Leaders and staff successfully organise the pre-school environment so children can safely choose whether they wish to play indoors or outdoors to lead their own learning. The pre-school staff follow the Montessori approach and break tasks down into manageable steps to help children naturally progress as they build on their skills. Staff offer more challenging experiences, as children master these skills, to extend what children already know and can do. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff have developed a familiar routine where children feel comfortable and secure. - Staff skilfully incorporate early literacy into enjoyable activities. - Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum that helps to close gaps in children's development and learning. - Staff introduce basic mathematics while children play. - Staff provide plenty of opportunities for children to grow their independence and practise meaningful self-help skills. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's ability to adapt group activities and consider children's levels of engagement to ensure that all children can effectively benefit from the learning opportunities - 2 support staff to extend children's communication and language skills and introduce more complex vocabulary. Inspection #10344399 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254638) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that their children's speech, behaviour and social interactions have 'improved dramatically' in their time at the pre-school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have established strong partnerships with the school on site. Staff meet regularly with the school special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) and early years lead to share relevant information about children's individual needs. Staff work closely with other agencies such as speech and language therapists and the local authority inclusion adviser. They implement strategies to provide an inclusive environment where all children can take an active part in the activities on offer. Outdoor space Leaders and staff successfully organise the pre-school environment so children can safely choose whether they wish to play indoors or outdoors to lead their own learning. Children eagerly practise writing numbers and comments when they score their friends' performances on the stage in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Jelly Beans Montessori Pre-School At Plumberow 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXvvF0TDgPaQu86VLSQjCQm68QkbdsNY0VCIQaGBQmvH3ZX4yY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dinesh Chandr Prajapati 2 years ago Very good [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqem9ua1RREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8dea7f4555555:0x2aa0facd330c8692) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKpQNk7WNAgPeupHcliVPcQAHsCCAW4EG21GYFA4iNEcY95Ig=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laura 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtejl6MnpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8dea7f4555555:0x2aa0facd330c8692) Reviews from Google for Jelly Beans Montessori Pre-School At Plumberow. 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