Colourbox @ St. Christopher's

Philosophy: The setting follows the Montessori approach to education.

Activities: Children benefit from a broad and stimulating range of activities that promote curiosity and a desire to learn new skills.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children thrive in this exceptional setting, learning about new words and developing imagination.

Communication: Parents speak highly about the setting and appreciate the support they receive.

Community Building: Parents speak of the excellent progress their children have made and how well prepared they are for their future learning.

Programs and Resources: All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported exceptionally well to ensure they make the best possible progress.

Staff Training: The management team provides staff with an in-depth understanding of the Montessori method of teaching through meticulous training.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The highly qualified and experienced management team works directly with the staff.

Safeguarding Training: All staff complete comprehensive safeguarding training.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff skilfully encourage children to lead their own play and make independent choices.

Transition to Primary School: Staff plan an excellent curriculum focusing on what they want children to achieve before they move on to school.

Child Safety Management: The managers and the staff team understand their role and responsibility in safeguarding children.

Children's Safety and Security: Managers use their knowledge to train staff in the signs and indicators that children may be at risk from harm or abuse.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff help children to safely use knives to cut up fruit for their snack.

Happiness and Settling: Children behave exceptionally well as they know what is expected of them.