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The Village Montessori Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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4.5(2 parent reviews) ·27 York Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2BD · Gateshead
Number of places
39 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Gateshead

About this day nursery

The Village Montessori Nursery School, located in Birtley and Wrekenton, offers high-quality Montessori education and childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on providing a calm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace, fostering independence, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning.

Their approach is rooted in the Montessori philosophy, with dedicated practitioners guiding each child’s natural development. The curriculum covers Prime Areas (Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development) and Specific Areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design), ensuring a holistic development.

The school boasts a team with over 200 years of combined childcare experience. They emphasise strong foundations for the future through nurturing early development, learning through play, and individualised care within beautifully designed learning spaces, including both indoor classrooms and secure outdoor play areas.

They also highlight their "Outstanding" rating for over 15 years, signifying their commitment to excellence in early years education.

Our ethos

The Village Montessori Nursery School follows the Montessori philosophy, focusing on providing a calm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace, fostering independence, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning. They are committed to holistic development through the EYFS curriculum and child-led exploration in thoughtfully designed learning spaces.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and are greeted warmly by nurturing staff. Babies receive cuddles and comfort, while older children invite staff to play. Children behave well, showing kindness and consideration.

Montessori ApproachChild-Led LearningNurturing EnvironmentExperienced Staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon-Fri: 7:45 To 17:45

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2012

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Village Montessori Nursery School

Last inspected 19 August 2022 · 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

Children arrive happily and are greeted warmly by nurturing staff. Babies receive cuddles and comfort, while older children invite staff to play. Children behave well, showing kindness and consideration.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are highly motivated, inquisitive investigators.
  • The key-person system is effective, and staff have a good knowledge of their key children.
  • Parent partnerships are strong, and parents speak highly of the manager and staff.
  • Leaders are committed to ensuring that staff are happy and feel supported in their roles.
  • Staff provide engaging opportunities for children to practise their mark making and develop early writing skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1give children more opportunity to think about and consolidate the information given by staff during some activities, taking account of their need to think about and share their responses and ideas
  • 2involve parents in decisions about how the early years pupil premium funding for their children is spent.
Inspection #10238398 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported and fully included in the planned activities. Children are encouraged to explore every activity provided and staff work hard to ensure that every child fulfils their learning potential.

Outdoor space

Children demonstrate their eagerness to participate in activities that help develop their physical skills. For example, they are keen to show how they use the finger grips, and the rope to pull themselves up to the top of the climbing frame.

Parent Reviews of The Village Montessori Nursery School

4.5
(2)
Yvonne Redmond
6 years ago

Can't praise the staff enough here. Their simply amazing and my little granddaughter Emily just loved coming here. So supportive not just for Emily but the whole family. So accommodating and flexible in all aspects from dropping off early to picking up a bit late . I know Emily will miss coming especially seeing Lynsey and Leanne but I will also miss the fact that I never needed to worry while she was there. I could relax and enjoy some free time or go to work. Thank you all for two great years. Yvonne

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022

Date: November 2012

  • August 2022Good
  • March 2022Inadequate
  • September 2018Outstanding
  • November 2012Outstanding

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