Dulwich Oaks Montessori Nursery School

Philosophy: Follows the Montessori philosophy of education

Activities: Activities include creative play, reading, naming sea creatures, adding glitter to pictures, using tweezers, making birthday cakes in the mud kitchen, musical ensembles

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Emphasis on developing emotional well-being, respect, independence, communication, and language skills

Communication: Parents are extremely happy with the communication they receive from the nursery

Community Building: Parents are regularly invited into the nursery to share stories and use their skills to run workshops for children

Programs and Resources: Individualized learning plans in place; work closely with external agencies

Staff Training: Staff work effectively with external agencies to set targets for SEND children

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are described as passionate, enthusiastic, and highly skilled

Safeguarding Training: Staff complete regular training to ensure that their safeguarding knowledge is up to date

Play and Learning Integration: Children enjoy creative play and develop motor skills via a variety of activities

Transition to Primary School: Focus on supporting children's communication and independence as they transition to school

Diversity Management: Children with English as an additional language (EAL) are supported well

Child Safety Management: Daily risk assessments ensure safety, and staff understand their duty to report concerns

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure in the nurturing environment

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff recognize signs when a child may be at risk of abuse and know how to report

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy, confident, and feel safe in the environment