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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Westwood Montessori # Westwood Montessori Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Method Inclusive Environment Extended Opening Hours Accepts 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Westwood Montessori Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10218587 Lead inspector Emily Woodhead Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188731)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337582) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=westwood-montessori-cb10-2sa-ey337582) 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188731) 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 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKBItlgaOGdshbkgR2jgFLI9rSpbTB1Mmz-fq0sS2ov8S0nYw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jim Redgwell 7 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1Wk1USjFPWFJwY1Zka1kwbExiVFJuVFVWcWRGRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d88b239823e42f:0x9e51a0aff03d702f) Reviews from Google for Westwood Montessori. 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