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Westwood Montessori

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Spriggs Farm, Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2SA · Essex
Number of places
44 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Westwood Montessori is a childcare setting located in Little Sampford, Saffron Walden, offering a nurturing environment where children from 6 months up to compulsory school age can thrive. The Montessori approach underpins their philosophy, focusing on individualised learning and fostering independence.

The nursery emphasises providing excellent education and care, aiming to develop confident learners with strong communication skills. They are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring all children and families are supported.

Operating 51 weeks a year, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, the nursery closes only for public holidays and between Christmas and New Year. Admissions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, and prospective parents are encouraged to arrange a visit to learn more about their programmes and facilities.

Our ethos

The nursery's philosophy is underpinned by the Montessori approach, which focuses on individualised learning and fostering independence in children from 6 months to school age. They are committed to providing excellent education and care to develop confident learners with strong communication skills, while also promoting inclusivity and diversity for all families.

What it's like

Children flourish in this exceptional nursery, receiving high-quality care from attentive and caring staff. They are extremely motivated to learn and immediately become deeply engaged in the abundance of activities. The outside area provides a high-quality, rich environment for children to explore and learn in.

Montessori MethodInclusive EnvironmentExtended Opening HoursAccepts Funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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 to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 51 weeks per year. Closed for Public Holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

Age range

6 months to compulsory school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Westwood Montessori

Last inspected 13 June 2022 · Emily Woodhead

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish in this exceptional nursery, receiving high-quality care from attentive and caring staff. They are extremely motivated to learn and immediately become deeply engaged in the abundance of activities. The outside area provides a high-quality, rich environment for children to explore and learn in.

Inspector highlights

  • The provision offers an exceptionally ambitious and fully embedded curriculum.
  • Children develop a can-do attitude from an early age and have superb opportunities to develop their independence skills.
  • Staff are extremely passionate about the use of mathematics, skilfully weaving this into many activities.
  • Children make exceptional progress in their literacy and develop a keen interest in books and stories.
  • Exceptional partnerships with parents are formed, keeping them fully up to date with their children's progress and actively involving them in transitions.
Inspection #10218587 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified and support is provided to give these children the best opportunities. Detailed care plans and cohesive working with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, allows children to have expert support. This helps them make excellent progress.

Outdoor space

The outside area provides a high-quality, rich environment for children to explore and learn in. Children develop an excellent understanding of the life cycle of animals, learn to care for chickens, and busy themselves planting tomato plants in the greenhouse area, learning about harvesting foods they have grown.

Parent Reviews of Westwood Montessori

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Inspection history

Date: March 2007

  • June 2022Outstanding
  • May 2016Outstanding
  • June 2011Outstanding
  • March 2007Outstanding

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