Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5.30pm, and from 8am to 5pm on Friday
Tideford Montessori Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Cornwall
About this early years setting
Tideford Montessori Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2005, operates from non-domestic premises in Saltash, offering care for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm, the nursery provides all-year-round provision, following the Montessori ethos of teaching which helps prepare children for their next stage of education.
The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 20th November 2023. Children show they feel safe and secure, quickly settling with familiar staff who know them well and support their emotional well-being.
The curriculum is designed to be effective in preparing children for their next stage of education, for instance, by supporting them in recognising their names. Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with both parents and other professionals to ensure progress.
Parents are even invited to participate in hand-sign training to help communication at home. Outdoor learning is a key part of the children's development, with dedicated activities for different age groups; babies develop core strength with resources such as silver pots and pans in the garden, toddlers balance on tractor tyres, and pre-schoolers improve balancing skills on a climbing frame.
The manager has continuously made improvements, including monitoring training and collaborating with staff to enhance their curriculum knowledge.
What it's like
Children show they feel safe and secure, going to familiar staff and settling quickly. Staff know the children very well and support their emotional well-being, with children being kind to each other. A well-designed curriculum prepares all children for their next stage of education effectively, with staff helping children recognise their names and progress this learning.
Good Ofsted rating0-4 years age rangeMontessori ethosStrong SEND supportEffective outdoor playWell-designed curriculum
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
2005
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tideford Montessori Nursery
Last inspected 20 November 2023
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 show they feel safe and secure, going to familiar staff and settling quickly. Staff know the children very well and support their emotional well-being, with children being kind to each other. A well-designed curriculum prepares all children for their next stage of education effectively, with staff helping children recognise their names and progress this learning.
Inspector highlights
- Pre-school-age children show motivation to learn and explore, strengthening their dexterity and problem-solving skills.
- Babies develop core strength effectively with staff support, using resources up high that interest them in the garden.
- All children develop independence skills, gaining confidence in moving around and learning to cut fruit and wash their plates.
- Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, working closely with professionals and parents.
- The manager has made improvements since the last inspection, monitoring training and working alongside staff to improve curriculum knowledge.
Areas to develop
- 1develop further toddlers' communication and language skills, to give them more time to think and respond to questions
- 2manage distractions during adult-led activities to ensure children are engaged and focused on their learning.
Inspection #10270136 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. Key persons and the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator work closely with other professionals and parents, ensuring children with SEND make progress. Staff invite parents to take part in training on hand signs to aid communication with their children at home.
Outdoor space
Babies develop their core strength effectively. Staff support babies who are learning to stand by providing them with resources up high that interest them. For example, babies look up at silver pots and pans in the garden. They stand up to bang them with a spoon. Toddlers balance on a large tractor tyre and push a wheelbarrow around to develop their lower body strength. Pre-school-age children improve their balancing skills as they climb on a climbing frame.
Google Reviews of Tideford Montessori Nursery
3.0
(2 Google reviews)
The Mighty Chippy
7 years ago
Staff incredibly rude and unprofessional, from the manageress down. Telephone mannors appalling. For a company that prides itself on excellence, and should be setting the example for the next generation, my experience was very disappointing.
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John Trinick
6 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: December 2022
- January 2024Good
- November 2023Good
- January 2023Requires improvement
- December 2022Requires improvement
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