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The Montessori School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·102 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JJ · Wandsworth
Number of places
51 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

The Montessori School offers a nurturing environment for children starting from 2 years old, with limited availability for those from 18 months. They provide a comprehensive Montessori curriculum enriched with a variety of specialist visiting teachers for subjects like Music, Dancing, French, Drama, Gymnastics, Yoga, and Sports.

The school offers flexible session options, ranging from three half days to full-time care, with choices for both term-time only (38 weeks) and extended care (47 weeks). They accommodate diverse schedules with various start and finish times between 8:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

Located in both Balham SW12 and Wimbledon SW19, the school also runs "Tea Time for Toddlers" for children aged 18 months and up with an adult, and "The Toddler Community" for 2-year-olds to attend independently in the afternoons. Additionally, The Montessori School is accredited to provide teacher training in Montessori and Early Years Education, and offers a Primary/Prep School collection service with aftercare for children up to 8 years of age.

Our ethos

The nursery offers a comprehensive Montessori curriculum, enriched with specialist visiting teachers for Music, Dancing, French, Drama, Gymnastics, Yoga, and Sports. They provide a nurturing environment for children from 18 months old, with flexible session options and extended care available. The school is accredited for Montessori and Early Years teacher training.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nursery, settling exceptionally well due to tailored arrangements and the use of visual cards to introduce staff. They have an exceedingly positive approach to learning, independently selecting activities and becoming fully immersed in a wide range of experiences. Children behave impeccably, forming exceptional relationships with staff who act as nurturing role models and set high expectations.

Montessori curriculumSpecialist visiting teachersFlexible sessionsTeacher trainingToddler groups

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Half day, Full day, Term time only, Extended care

Opening hours

8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Age range

18 months to 8 years

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

1998

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Montessori School

Last inspected 10 June 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this nursery, settling exceptionally well due to tailored arrangements and the use of visual cards to introduce staff. They have an exceedingly positive approach to learning, independently selecting activities and becoming fully immersed in a wide range of experiences. Children behave impeccably, forming exceptional relationships with staff who act as nurturing role models and set high expectations.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff offer a highly ambitious curriculum that meets the individual needs of every child, continuously challenging them and stretching their inquisitiveness.
  • Children demonstrate politeness and respect in all that they do, with staff supporting their collaborative work and turn-taking.
  • Staff ensure all children have a wide range of rich and meaningful experiences, providing knowledge and understanding about the world around them.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish, with staff fully understanding their complex needs and adapting routines and activities.
  • The leadership team is inspirational, with the manager knowing all children individually and supporting exceptional staff development.
Inspection #10112700 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Staff fully understand children's complex needs. Their exemplary teaching skills mean they are able to adapt routines and activities to ensure that all children are able to take part. Children access a smaller room with dedicated staff to work specifically on their social and communication skills. As a result, all children become skilful communicators.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of The Montessori School

5.0
(3)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2008

  • June 2022Outstanding
  • January 2015Outstanding
  • November 2008Good

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