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The Pier Head Prep Montessori School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
·3 Shadwell Pierhead, Glamis Road, LONDON, E1W 3TD · Tower Hamlets
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Tower Hamlets

About this day nursery

The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School, established in 2009, offers a nurturing and secure environment for children aged 10 months and older, operating year-round. The school employs a blend of Montessori and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) teaching methods, focusing on both the five areas of Montessori learning and the seven areas of EYFS.

Their unique horizontal teaching approach allows each class to follow its own timetable, enabling staff to structure days with free-choice activities while catering to individual needs and abilities. With a team of qualified staff proficient in both curriculums, the school aims to help children achieve their developmental goals.

The overarching goal is to foster a happy, caring, and safe atmosphere, prioritising the well-being and safety of each child. The curriculum is designed to stimulate and enhance educational and social development, providing a strong foundation for future academic and life success.

The school is dedicated to promoting positive self-image, actively engaging with the local community, and maintaining a non-sexist and inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity. Parental involvement is encouraged, and the school adheres to Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of helping children reach their maximum learning potential as balanced individuals capable of navigating modern life.

Our ethos

The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School blends Montessori and EYFS teaching methods, using a horizontal teaching approach where each class follows its own timetable with free-choice activities to cater to individual needs. The school adheres to Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy, aiming to help children reach their maximum learning potential as balanced individuals.

What it's like

Children at The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited enter happy and excited, warmly welcomed by staff. Strong relationships with staff and effective key-person system ensure children feel safe and settled, giving them confidence to explore. Staff have high expectations for independence and positive behaviour across varied learning experiences, including outdoor play.

Montessori MethodEYFS CurriculumYear-round operationAges 10 months onwards

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

All year

Age range

10 months onwards

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Pier Head Prep Montessori School

Last inspected 5 November 2024 · Natalie OLeary

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 at The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited enter happy and excited, warmly welcomed by staff. Strong relationships with staff and effective key-person system ensure children feel safe and settled, giving them confidence to explore. Staff have high expectations for independence and positive behaviour across varied learning experiences, including outdoor play.

Inspector highlights

  • All staff are passionate and driven to ensure children access a broad curriculum.
  • Staff know children well, using accurate baseline assessments and children's interests to plan meaningful activities.
  • Staff are enthusiastic in their engagement with children, constantly thinking of exciting opportunities.
  • Staff are sensitive to children's care routines and work collaboratively with parents on potty training and sleep routines.
  • Children are confident and independent learners, purposefully selecting resources and showing sustained concentration.

Areas to develop

  • 1Consider how questions are asked to enable children greater opportunity to share their knowledge and understanding of what they have learned.
Inspection #10355503 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the long-standing, nurturing team and the positive relationships staff develop with all children.

They feel well informed of their children's learning and development in the setting and how they can continue to challenge their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The setting uses its indoor, outdoor and local area to provide exciting and versatile experiences. In the garden, older children play ball games together and understand rules of play and sharing resources.

EAL / language support

The curriculum for communication and language is good, and staff support children, especially those who speak English as an additional language, to develop wide vocabularies through repetition and narrative in their play. Staff introduce new words in context during activities.

Inspection history

Date: November 2024

  • November 2024Good
  • November 2024Good

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