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Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
Number of places
26 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Devon
About this day nursery
Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands, established in 2014, operates from a building on the premises of Woodlands Park Primary School in Ivybridge. This all-year round nursery, open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday (except for one week in December), provides a calm, home-from-home atmosphere where children aged 0-4 years are happy and feel safe.
The dedicated team, comprising eight staff members, six of whom hold Level 3 qualifications, prioritises children's personal development and well-being, encouraging them to talk about their feelings and think of others. The nursery offers a broad curriculum, successfully embedding Montessori values and linking activities to children's interests.
Parents and children particularly value the outdoor learning opportunities, with children thoroughly enjoying activities like hunting for insects and learning to assess and manage risks, such as moving logs and stones safely. The manager and staff diligently monitor children's learning and development, providing prompt support for those with special educational needs.
The special educational needs coordinator ensures staff are supported in planning necessary provisions, and extra funding is used effectively alongside partnerships with other professionals to help all children reach their full potential. Parents consistently praise the care and education their children receive, highlighting the good two-way communication that ensures continuity in children's care and learning.
What it's like
Staff welcome children warmly into a calm, home-from-home nursery where children are happy and feel safe. The manager and staff prioritise personal development and well-being, encouraging children to talk about their feelings and think of others. A broad curriculum is planned, incorporating Montessori values and linking activities to children's interests.
Calm, home-from-home atmosphereStrong focus on personal developmentCurriculum with Montessori valuesValued outdoor learningEffective SEND provisionExcellent parent communication
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands
Last inspected 16 June 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff welcome children warmly into a calm, home-from-home nursery where children are happy and feel safe. The manager and staff prioritise personal development and well-being, encouraging children to talk about their feelings and think of others. A broad curriculum is planned, incorporating Montessori values and linking activities to children's interests.
Inspector highlights
- The nursery provides a wealth of useful information and support for families, and parents speak very highly of the care and education their children receive.
- The manager and staff monitor children's learning and development diligently and provide prompt support when children need it. The SENCo helps staff plan necessary support and extra funding is used effectively.
- The management team gives strong support to staff, with opportunities to share good practice. Staff feel valued, fostering positive and happy experiences for children.
- The management team and staff are highly committed, continually evaluating daily activities and considering parents' and children's views. The manager is conscientious, ambitious, and leads with enthusiasm.
- Children are confident and able communicators. Staff continually talk to children, valuing their input and helping to develop their vocabulary. Mealtimes are calm and social occasions.
- Staff are skilled and enthusiastic teachers, supporting children's ongoing good progress. They plan sensitively for transitions and maintain effective links with local primary schools.
Areas to develop
- 1support all staff to improve their interactions with children further to encourage children to explore, experiment and become more deeply involved in their learning.
Inspection #10234009 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents speak very highly of the care and education their children receive.
They comment on the good two-way flow of communication that supports continuity in children's care and learning.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and staff monitor children's learning and development diligently and provide prompt support when children need it. The special educational needs coordinator helps staff throughout the nursery to plan any necessary support. The manager uses extra funding effectively and staff work in good partnership with other professionals to ensure all children reach their full potential.
Outdoor space
Parents and children comment that they particularly value opportunities for children to learn outdoors. Children thoroughly enjoy activities, such as hunting for insects, for example. Staff teach children how to assess and manage their own risks, such as taking care when moving logs and stones outdoors.
Parent Reviews of Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands
5.0
(8)
Ollie Kerslake
4 years ago
Woodlands nursery is a fantastic start to your child’s education. The way in which they are taught and looked after is exceptionally. The staff truly do a fantastic job and care about the quality of teaching / enjoyment that they deliver. The food choices offered are also fantastic, letting child experience dishes from all around the world is so important and helps them become less fussy at home. I’m so pleased we chose to send our daughter to a Montessori nursery as it has helped her develop, make new friends and be well prepared to go onto school.
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Karen Le Sauteur
7 years ago
Can't offer the nursery enough credit to be honest. My child absolutely adores the staff and as he has been there for nearly two years he has made friends with all the other children. I have no fear about leaving my child in the capable hands of the lovely ladies who work there. There is a wonderful outdoor space which he loves and the meals are of amazing quality.
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Stu and Alana Sutcliffe
7 years ago
Fantastic nursery. My son has been going to Woodlands since he was 18 months old and he loves it. The style of teaching is second to none and he has learned to become very independent and confident. The staff are warm and friendly, happy to offer a hug when needed but just as capable of gently discipling when required. If I have more children I'll be booking them a space here without doubt. They also have an app that parents can use to see what your little one is up to during the day, I love looking on there and seeing what my son ate for lunch or when he's sleeping, etc. 5 stars!
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Kelsey Mawson
7 years ago
I am so happy I chose Little Orchard Montessori Nursery for my son! Not only has he come on leaps and bounds, developing more and more all the time, the families are so supported as well. It’s a really friendly place and you know your child will 100% be safe and well looked after!
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Dannii Barlow
4 years ago
My daughter loves coming to nursery. Staff are amazing and caring, always happy to listen and help when needed. Couldn’t have chosen a better nursery for her than here☺️xx
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Inspection history
Date: September 2016
- June 2022Good
- September 2016Good
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