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St. Peters Montessori School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
·St Peter's Community and Advice Centre, 1 Marian Place, London, E2 9AX · Tower Hamlets
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Tower Hamlets

About this day nursery

Bethnal Green Montessori School, located in the heart of Bethnal Green, is an independent and authentic Montessori school with over 30 years of experience. The school, personally directed by its founder, provides a unique early years setting for children aged 2 to 6 years old.

They rigorously follow the Montessori approach, fostering each child's individual growth within a thoughtfully prepared environment rich with Montessori activities and materials. Highly dedicated Montessori teachers are committed to nurturing each child's unique personality in a loving and family-oriented atmosphere.

The school operates Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school to arrange a visit.

Our ethos

We follow the Montessori approach in all its detail, nurturing the child within a beautiful and intelligent environment containing all the Montessori activities and materials. Knowledgeable and highly dedicated Montessori teachers enable the unfolding of each child’s unique personality in a loving and family-based environment.

What it's like

The management team and staff provide a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all children. Children arrive eager to see their friends and quickly settle into the day's activities. Staff provide an ambitious curriculum, which is based on the early years foundation stage and the Montessori method.

Montessori ApproachExperienced StaffFamily-based EnvironmentAges 2-6

Pricing & funding

The nursery requires a one-off administration fee to be paid upon enrolment alongside the completed Information Record Form. Regular session fees and age-banded rates are not provided in the source text.

Good to know

  • A non-refundable administration fee is charged upon enrolment.
  • An Information Record Form must be completed and returned with the fee.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 08:45 am - 03:00 pm

Age range

2 and 6 years old

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St. Peters Montessori School

Last inspected 14 May 2024

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

The management team and staff provide a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all children. Children arrive eager to see their friends and quickly settle into the day's activities. Staff provide an ambitious curriculum, which is based on the early years foundation stage and the Montessori method.

Inspector highlights

  • Children build high levels of self-esteem and are motivated to learn.
  • Staff implement a well-planned curriculum that helps to support children's learning and development.
  • Children learn to use different clothing fasteners, such as zips and buttons, to dress independently and take responsibility for their own self-care needs.
  • Staff implement daily routines to help children to adopt and learn about healthy lifestyles.
  • Staff plan exciting trips to help children to learn more about their community.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to plan activities to the precise level of each child to help them to make the best possible progress in their learning
  • 2evaluate the effectiveness of staff training to ensure that the knowledge and understanding that staff gain are fully embedded in everyday practice.
Inspection #10335421 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents confirm that their children enjoy attending the setting and make good progress.

They highly appreciate the excellent support that their children receive from the dedicated and caring staff team.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children are free to explore the indoor and outdoor spaces. They enjoy growing flowers and fruits in the setting's outdoor space, independently filling and using watering cans to water plants and identifying flowers. Children strengthen their muscles and coordination as they build an obstacle course outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: November 2015

  • May 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • November 2015Good

Frequently asked about St. Peters Montessori School

About the setting

St. Peters Montessori School registered in 2013 and is situated in Bethnal Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It implements the Montessori educational approach to learning. The setting opens from 8.45am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, with an extra four weeks during the summer holidays. The provider employs four members of staff, including a manager with qualified teacher status and two staff with Montessori qualifications. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY469729
Registered person
Bethnal Green Montessori School Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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