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The Orchard Montessori Pre-School and Nursery # The Orchard Montessori Pre-School and Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Fen, Norwich, NR16 2BU · Norfolk Number of places 50 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Orchard Nursery School, nestled within the picturesque Ketteringham Hall Estate, offers a warm and friendly environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery is housed within three converted barns, providing four distinct classrooms designed to foster play and learning in a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Children have access to three diverse outdoor play areas, including two expansive grassed spaces, a dedicated planting garden, and a playground equipped with cars, bikes, and trikes. Beyond these enclosed areas, the nursery benefits from its location within an apple orchard and woodlands, allowing for exploratory walks within the hall grounds where sheep and cows are often seen in pastures. The dedicated team of experienced and qualified staff prioritises fun in learning, blending creative, imaginative, and physical play with essential skills for school readiness. They maintain a strong parent-nursery partnership, utilising the Famly online educational system to share children's progress through photographs, videos, observations, and comments, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Our ethos The Orchard Montessori Pre-School and Nursery follows the Montessori approach, focusing on child-led learning, creative, imaginative, and physical play, and school readiness, all within a safe and nurturing environment. They emphasise a strong parent-nursery partnership and utilise the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. What it's like Children are happy and thrive in this inclusive, well-resourced Montessori pre-school and nursery. Staff communicate effectively with parents to support consistent learning at home and ensure children's interests and care needs are met. A well-established key-person system helps children develop secure and caring attachments to the friendly, nurturing staff. Rural Location Outdoor Learning Montessori Approach Experienced Staff ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.orchardnurseryschool.com/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Orchard Montessori Pre-School and Nursery Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10367680 Lead inspector Louisa Taylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265676)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477136) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-orchard-montessori-pre-school-and-nursery-nr16-2bu-ey477136) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Orchard Montessori Pre-School and Nursery Last inspected 10 December 2024 · Louisa Taylor 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 thrive in this inclusive, well-resourced Montessori pre-school and nursery. Staff communicate effectively with parents to support consistent learning at home and ensure children's interests and care needs are met. A well-established key-person system helps children develop secure and caring attachments to the friendly, nurturing staff. Inspector highlights - The well-designed curriculum is built around the Montessori method of teaching, with robust, continual professional development for staff. - Effective, ongoing assessments ensure learning gaps are identified early and appropriate support is provided. - Children are well behaved and learn how to play cooperatively, valuing teamwork. - Children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts through fun and interactive experiences. - Children love reading a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books, with staff extending vocabulary and speech and language development. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently manage times of transition between activities more effectively to ensure all children remain engaged in their learning - 2 review and improve the organisation of mealtimes, so that the needs of all children are considered, and the length of time children spend waiting is reduced Inspection #10367680 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265676) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are extremely complimentary about the calming, safe environment their children are learning in. > They applaud the daily face-to-face and online communication they receive from their child's key person, which helps them further support their child's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified swiftly and appropriate and sensitive support is continually provided. Strong, ongoing partnership working with parents and outside professionals ensures that all children are making good progress toward reaching their best outcomes. Outdoor space Children's physical and emotional well-being are prioritised with an endless number of stimulating indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. Children benefit from regular access to forest school, learning to take risks and testing their physical limits safely in nature, running, climbing, and enjoying a tree swing. ## Parent Reviews of The Orchard Montessori Pre-School and Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJRsnQ1kmO710in1NP1WfaPQhzzuugCDNwDHs6OLL_vdCH7h-t5=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Sarah E 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWOWJPTmZBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9c5c49d978a4d:0x81ca41dbf7eb1779) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJFr2Jqoq2CxT4_bVLtMqTC4gbTNKLcyPYQ7E991p0KBnqcnOso=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Nathaniel 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpLWJhYWN3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9c5c49d978a4d:0x81ca41dbf7eb1779) Reviews from Google for The Orchard Montessori Pre-School and Nursery. 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