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Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Rise

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
·Spring Hall, 29 31, London, NW10 5SX · Brent
Number of places
35 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Brent

About this early years setting

Wetherby House Montessori, established in 2012, is dedicated to providing Montessori Early Childhood Education for children aged 9 months to 5 years. With multiple locations across London, including Kensal Rise, the nursery focuses on creating a positive, safe, healthy, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

The core philosophy centres on making learning joyful and fun, fostering self-confidence, encouraging curiosity, and preparing children for future educational success by instilling positive attitudes. The Montessori method emphasises child-led learning, respect for the individual child, and a prepared environment that allows children to explore and learn independently.

The nursery aims to support each child's social, emotional, creative, and learning development.

Our ethos

At Wetherby House Montessori, we support your child’s social, emotional, creative and learning development while providing a positive, safe, healthy and nurturing place for them to thrive. In early childhood education (9 months - 5 years) our goals are: 1) make learning fun and joyful 2) grow self confident children,3) encourage curiosity, 4) set children up for educational success 5) establish positive "can do" attitudes".

What it's like

Children are cared for in a calm environment and develop a strong sense of ownership and respect for their surroundings, independently tidying and helping each other. Staff use the Montessori teaching method effectively, fostering creativity and fine motor skills, leading to good progress in children's learning.

Montessori EducationMultiple London LocationsChild-led LearningAges 9 months - 5 years

Pricing & funding

Charges include a non-refundable registration administration fee due upon online application. A deposit is also required to secure a child's place once a space has been confirmed.

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration admin fee is payable upon submitting an online application.
  • A deposit is required to secure your child's space after an offer is made.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri, 8AM - 6PM

Age range

9 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Rise

Last inspected 14 June 2023

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 are cared for in a calm environment and develop a strong sense of ownership and respect for their surroundings, independently tidying and helping each other. Staff use the Montessori teaching method effectively, fostering creativity and fine motor skills, leading to good progress in children's learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop a strong sense of their individuality through celebrating diverse festivals and events.
  • Staff effectively support children's communication and language development, fostering a love of stories and books.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language or are bilingual are very well supported in maintaining and developing their language skills.
  • Parents are kept well informed about their child's ongoing development and have access to online systems for updates.
  • Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, including regular trips to the local park.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen coaching and mentoring so that all staff are clear about how to adapt their teaching to enhance the quality of the learning experiences for children
  • 2place an even sharper focus on younger children's next steps in learning to help them make even better progress.
Inspection #10295593 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the setting, commenting on how much their children are learning about the world. For example, children come home talking about the amphibians and the solar system.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify when children may need additional support to reach their full potential. The leaders, key persons and parents work closely with other professionals and implement effective individual plans that support those children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They also take part in regular trips into the local community. For instance, they enjoy outings to the park, where they access large, fixed equipment. This all helps to strengthen children's physical skills.

Inspection history

Date: December 2017

  • June 2023Good
  • December 2017Good

Frequently asked about Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Rise

About the setting

Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Rise registered in 2017 and is one of two settings run by Wetherby House Montessori Limited. The nursery is situated in Kensal Green, in the London Borough of Brent. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. The nursery incorporates the Montessori approach. The nursery employs 13 members of staff, with six holding level 3 or above early years qualifications and two holding level 2 qualifications.

URN
EY543332
Registered person
Wetherby House Montessori Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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