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Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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3.0(2 parent reviews) ·Moorlands Primary School, Kesteven Way, Southampton, SO18 5RJ · Southampton
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Southampton

About this day nursery

Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands is a Southampton-based nursery deeply rooted in the Montessori philosophy, aiming to foster individual development and a love for learning in children. The nursery embraces a unique approach that integrates academic learning with the cultivation of social skills, independence, and concentration.

Recognising each child's individuality, Seedlings Montessori provides an environment where children can explore their personal interests, building self-esteem, self-control, and consideration for others. The nursery has consistently received positive Ofsted reports, underscoring its commitment to high-quality early childhood education.

They offer a comprehensive curriculum and facilities for after-school and holiday clubs.

Our ethos

The Montessori approach is unlike any other early years programme because it succeeds in combining learning with a focus on developing social skills, independence and the ability to concentrate. Children at Seedlings follow their own individual interests, at the same time growing in self esteem, self control and consideration for others.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in this nurturing nursery, greeted by friendly staff who provide an inclusive environment. New children are well-supported to transition, with staff working closely with parents during the settling-in period to understand their care needs. Staff successfully develop children's love of books and provide opportunities for developing small muscles, such as threading items to make necklaces, which helps with early writing skills.

Montessori ApproachIndividualised Learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands

Last inspected 26 February 2024 · Kelly Lane

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 are happy and settled in this nurturing nursery, greeted by friendly staff who provide an inclusive environment. New children are well-supported to transition, with staff working closely with parents during the settling-in period to understand their care needs. Staff successfully develop children's love of books and provide opportunities for developing small muscles, such as threading items to make necklaces, which helps with early writing skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled in this nurturing nursery.
  • Staff successfully develop children's love of books and encourage children to choose stories that interest them.
  • Children's behaviour is good; they learn to be kind and respect others and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning.
  • Staff monitor children's progress well, identifying gaps in learning using both Montessori and EYFS assessments.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well embedded, with targeted support implemented by the SENDCo.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to more consistently recognise opportunities to fully extend and build on children's learning during self-chosen activities
  • 2strengthen the arrangements for providing coaching, training and support for the manager and staff, to promote their ongoing professional development and to ensure they have clear roles and responsibilities
Inspection #10311765 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the setting and staff.

They report that their children make excellent progress in their speech and language development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well embedded. The special educational needs and disability coordinator (SENDCo) uses her knowledge and skills to implement targeted support for children who are at risk of falling behind. For example, staff introduce activities to support children's speech and language, while they are awaiting support from outside professionals. This means all children with SEND make good progress from their individual starting points.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being active in the nursery garden. Staff incorporate counting into fun games, such as 'What's the time Mr Wolf?', which supports physical development and early maths.

Parent Reviews of Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands

3.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: February 2005

  • March 2024Good
  • February 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • April 2018Good
  • October 2015Good
  • October 2015Good
  • April 2010Outstanding
  • March 2010Outstanding
  • July 2007Good
  • February 2005Outstanding

Frequently asked about Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands

About the setting

Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands registered in 2001 and operates on the site of Moorlands Primary School, in Bitterne, Southampton. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm for 48 weeks a year. There are three members of staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
161028
Registered person
Prochazka, Helen
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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