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St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School # St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School, South Road, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 3DW · Essex Number of places 34 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School, located in Saffron Walden, Essex, offers childcare on non-domestic premises and was registered in 2008. The nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 17th May 2022, maintaining a high standard of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The setting follows the Montessori approach and provides a nurturing environment where children are happy and eager to learn, developing strong physical skills and independence. Staff are highly supportive, ensuring children are well-prepared for their transition to school. The nursery also has a dedicated approach to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with a knowledgeable SEND coordinator who works closely with parents and external agencies. They provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and operate during school term time. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to enter the nursery and understand the daily routines. On arrival, they choose what they would like to have for lunch and find their name card. Children of all ages enjoy playing outdoors together. This helps younger children to make a smooth move into the pre-school room when the time comes. All children develop good physical skills. Montessori approach Good quality education Strong independence Supportive staff Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am until 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School Last inspected 17 May 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and eager to enter the nursery and understand the daily routines. On arrival, they choose what they would like to have for lunch and find their name card. Children of all ages enjoy playing outdoors together. This helps younger children to make a smooth move into the pre-school room when the time comes. All children develop good physical skills. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and eager to enter the nursery and understand daily routines. - All children develop good physical skills, with older children assessing risks as they balance on raised lengths of wood. - Children confidently select their chosen activity from a rich range of resources. - Staff provide a broad curriculum that follows children's interests and builds on what they already know and can do. - The manager provides staff with a very good level of support to build on their knowledge and skills. - Older children are well-prepared for the move to school and are highly independent, confidently changing into outdoor footwear and applying sun protection cream. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff understanding their responsibilities to ensure children are safe. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Staff work in partnership with parents to gather information about children's home life and experiences, and keep parents informed of progress. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance opportunities for children to hear and use their home language. - 2 Develop partnerships with all other settings that children attend, to promote continuity in children's learning and development. Inspection #10127396 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186341) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10127396 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186341)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372721) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-thomas-more-montessori-pre-school-cb11-3dw-ey372721) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable in her role and works in partnership with parents and outside agencies to agree specific strategies to support children's progress. Staff place a high priority on providing an inclusive environment to ensure all children can access the activities. Outdoor space Children of all ages enjoy playing outdoors together, developing good physical skills. Older children assess their own risks as they balance on raised lengths of wood. Recent training has had a positive impact on children's engagement in storytelling outdoors. EAL / language support The staff provide children with opportunities to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, reflecting the cultural backgrounds of children attending. However, they do not fully support children who speak English as an additional language to use their home language during their play, to enhance their speaking skills. Inspection history Date: May 2016 - May 2022 Good - May 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School ### How does St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School support children who speak English as an additional language? ### How is SEND support arranged at St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School? ### What is St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School working to develop? ### What are the opening hours at St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School? ### Which funded hours does St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School accept? ### Does St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in SAFFRON WALDEN Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company Saffron Walden · CB11 3ED ](/nursery/bell-day-nursery-community-interest-company-cb11-3ed-ey430811) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Bell Day Pre-school Saffron Walden · CB11 3EG ](/nursery/bell-day-pre-school-cb11-3eg-2524094) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Saffron Walden Nursery School Saffron Walden · CB11 3AQ 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/saffron-walden-nursery-school-cb11-3aq-650123) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Meadows Montessori Saffron Walden · CB11 4DU ](/nursery/meadows-montessori-cb11-4du-ey407996) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Stephen Perse Nurseries - Dame Bradbury's Saffron Walden · CB10 2AL ](/nursery/stephen-perse-nurseries-dame-bradbury-s-cb10-2al-2553123) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Crocus Early Years Centre Saffron Walden · CB11 4UH ](/nursery/crocus-early-years-centre-cb11-4uh-ey219409) [See all nurseries in SAFFRON WALDEN →](/search?q=SAFFRON+WALDEN) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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