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Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·Shepherds Corner, Stragglethorpe, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 2JZ · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Rushcliffe Montessori Nursery School, located between West Bridgford and Bingham, offers a unique educational experience in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire. Nestled within nearly two acres of grounds, including a one-acre natural woodland, the nursery provides an exceptional outdoor learning environment.

The school caters to children from 6 weeks to approximately 5 years old, with dedicated areas for different age groups: Bambinis 1 (6 weeks to 18 months), Bambinis 2 (18 months to 3 years), and Mini & Maxi Montessorians (preschoolers). The curriculum is a blend of Montessori-inspired learning, Forest School principles, Reggio Emilia, and Steiner approaches, aimed at fostering cognitive attainment, social and behavioural development, and a strong sense of self-esteem.

Qualified Montessori and Forest School teachers create a calm and orderly environment, facilitating child-led learning through hands-on activities and specially selected materials. The school emphasises practical life skills and independence.

Rushcliffe Montessori welcomes prospective parents to visit and offers free two-hour trial sessions for children to help families find the right nursery setting.

Our ethos

Our unique blend of Montessori inspired learning, combined with elements of Forest Schools, Reggio Emilia and Steiner, afford children a broad range of pedagogies to maximise their learning opportunities. Our vision at Rushcliffe Montessori Nursery is to ensure that each child’s interests and developmental needs are met. Our endeavours will ensure that each Montessori child has a high level of cognitive attainment by age 5; above the national average. Our aim is for the children to demonstrate excellent levels of positive social and behavioural development and have a strong sense of self esteem.

What it's like

Staff at Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School have excellent relationships with children, who feel comfortable and secure. Children behave well, understanding the high expectations staff have for them, and show kindness towards each other. They also have ample opportunities to develop physical and language skills, and they develop a love of books.

Montessori EducationForest SchoolLarge Outdoor SpaceChild-led LearningAges 6 weeks to 5 years

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Waitlist

Spaces available

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School

Last inspected 8 November 2022 · Natalie Vaughan Prosser

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

Staff at Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School have excellent relationships with children, who feel comfortable and secure. Children behave well, understanding the high expectations staff have for them, and show kindness towards each other. They also have ample opportunities to develop physical and language skills, and they develop a love of books.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team is passionate about the curriculum and staff follow children's interests to support their independence.
  • Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the management team has proactively employed professionals like a speech and language therapist and sports coaches to support children's language and physical development.
  • Staff extend children's learning well by exploring the forest area, expanding vocabulary with new words like 'huge' and 'massive,' and teaching about nature like why leaves change colour.
  • Children have access to a variety of experiences, including exploring light boxes in the sensory room, and staff encourage independence from a young age through self-feeding and hygiene routines.
  • Parents are extremely happy with the nursery and report that staff regularly share information on their children's development and provide activity packs for home learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the way staff deliver group activities to ensure all children are consistently engaged in their learning during these times.
Inspection #10236745 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they are 'extremely' happy with the nursery.

They report that staff regularly share information with them on their children's development and give them activity packs to carry on learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The management team has been proactive in helping to bridge gaps in learning by employing professionals such as a speech and language therapist and sports coaches. These professionals guide staff, teaching them how to deliver strategies to help children to reach individual learning goals.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as toddlers learning to take risks safely on a new climbing frame. Pre-school children explore the forest area for bug hunts and learn about their environment and caring for animals during community walks.

Parent Reviews of Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School

4.2
(5)
Hannah Hyland-Taylor
3 years ago

Our daughter has attended the nursery since September 2021 and our second daughter will be starting in September 2023. The nursery feels like a home from home for the children. My daughter has never been upset or showed any kind of upset going to nursery. She is well cared for and all staff are able to engage with her. There are strong links between nursery and home with communication through famly and on drop off and pick up. The children's interests are taken into account to help enhance their learning and open up their world to new experiences as they grow. I couldn't be happier and look forward to my second daughter attending too.

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Laura H
6 years ago

My son has been going since he was 8 months old, he's now nearly 3. He loves going to this nursery and I know it's because the standard of care is exceptional. I didn't like the idea of him going to nursery but they made me feel comfortable and confident that he would be ok. The activities, outdoor focus and cleanliness are brilliant. The best nursery in the area IMO.

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Linda Chandler
6 years ago

Trumps all the nurseries in the area with it's one acre forest school provision, the building and presentation are second to none. The staff are amazing and I can't recommend highly enough.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2016

  • November 2022Good
  • December 2016Outstanding

Frequently asked about Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School

About the setting

Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School registered in 2015 and is based in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham. The nursery is open for 49 weeks of the year, from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, the manager holds early years teacher status, and the provider is a graduate in primary education and holds early years professional status.

URN
EY494224
Registered person
Wolds Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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