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The Village Montessori at Wrekenton # The Village Montessori at Wrekenton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · Wrekenton Family Centre, 107 Lanchester Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 7AN · Gateshead Number of places 40 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Gateshead About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Village Montessori at Wrekenton, established in 2012, operates all year round from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm, providing a nurturing home-from-home environment for children aged 1 to 9 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted on March 29, 2023, the nursery ensures children feel safe and secure, fostering good relationships with staff. The curriculum focuses on encouraging children's curiosity and decision-making. Toddlers engage in early writing skills outdoors by using chalks, while older children explore scientific concepts like making handprints when hands are wet. A strong emphasis is placed on developing speech and language, with staff using specific vocabulary during activities like observing caterpillars and their cocoons. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) using tools such as picture cue cards to help children communicate their choices. The manager has significantly improved the provision since the last inspection, and staff act as positive role models, promoting emotional well-being and self-esteem. They maintain constant communication with parents to support learning at home and ensure children make good progress in their development and confidence. Our ethos The nursery is dedicated to child-led learning and exploration, fostering a joyful educational experience. Playrooms are equipped to support independence across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. What it's like Staff provide a warm and friendly home-from-home environment. Children form good relationships with all staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children display keen interest in their play and learn to make decisions about what they want to do. Good Ofsted rating Warm, home-from-home environment Strong speech and language development Effective SEND support Good role models for emotional well-being Strong parent communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday: 07:45 - 17:45 Age range 0-5 Years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Sessional, Full Day Staff 10 Members Waitlist waiting list ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Village Montessori at Wrekenton Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10266197 Lead inspector Janet Fairhurst Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215689)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453770) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-village-montessori-at-wrekenton-ne9-7an-ey453770) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Village Montessori at Wrekenton Last inspected 29 March 2023 · Janet Fairhurst 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 Staff provide a warm and friendly home-from-home environment. Children form good relationships with all staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children display keen interest in their play and learn to make decisions about what they want to do. Inspector highlights - The manager has made significant improvements since the last inspection. - Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's speech and language skills. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Staff are good role models and promote children's emotional well-being and self-esteem. - The manager ensures that staff maintain constant communication with parents and share ideas to extend children's learning at home. Areas to develop - 1 involve parents more when deciding how to use the early years pupil premium to help promote children's learning to the highest possible level - 2 enhance parental partnerships to develop methods for promoting the good oral health of children. Inspection #10266197 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215689) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. For example, staff use picture cue cards to support children's communication so children who are not yet using words can make choices about what they want to do. Outdoor space Toddlers learn early writing skills by grasping chalks and making marks on the ground outside. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: May 2013 - March 2023 Good - November 2022 Inadequate - March 2017 Good - May 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about The Village Montessori at Wrekenton ### What is The Village Montessori at Wrekenton's Ofsted rating? ### Does The Village Montessori at Wrekenton offer funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for The Village Montessori at Wrekenton? ### What age range does The Village Montessori at Wrekenton cater for? ### How does The Village Montessori at Wrekenton support children with special educational needs? ### Does The Village Montessori at Wrekenton focus on developing children's language skills? ### What kind of outdoor activities does The Village Montessori at Wrekenton offer? ### How can I contact The Village Montessori at Wrekenton? ## About the setting The Village Montessori at Wrekenton registered in 2012 and is situated in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.45am to 5.45pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY453770 Registered person VMNS Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Inadequate ## Nearby day nurseries in Gateshead Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Village Montessori at Wrekenton. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The New Mulberry Bush Gateshead · NE9 7JQ 4.3(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-new-mulberry-bush-ne9-7jq-ey559043) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Spring - Leam Lane Gateshead · NE10 8QH ](/nursery/spring-leam-lane-ne10-8qh-ey539480) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Kids 1st QE Gateshead · NE9 6SX 4.1(14 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-1st-qe-ne9-6sx-ey493306) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### St Anne's Pre-School Gateshead · NE9 7HX ](/nursery/st-anne-s-pre-school-ne9-7hx-311890) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Lyndhurst Early Years @ Cleveland Hall Gateshead · NE9 6TA 3.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/lyndhurst-early-years-cleveland-hall-ne9-6ta-ey466945) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### 2nd Home ChildcareChowdene Gateshead · NE9 7TU ](/nursery/2nd-home-childcare-ltd-chowdene-ne9-7tu) [See all nurseries in Gateshead →](/search?q=Gateshead) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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