Guildford Montessori Nursery School - All Saints Hall

Philosophy: Staff have a good knowledge of Montessori education.

Activities: Resources and activities are at children's level so that they can make decisions about their play.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children gain good literacy skills to help prepare them for their eventual move to school.

Communication: Staff regularly share children's development with parents, offering helpful ideas for how they can support children's learning at home.

Staff Training: The designated safeguarding lead ensures staff are well trained in child protection procedures.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are kind and considerate.

Safeguarding Training: Well trained in child protection procedures.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff provide consistent and gentle support to encourage children to complete their chosen activity.

Transition to Primary School: Children gain good literacy skills to help prepare them for their eventual move to school.

Diversity Management: Staff use sign language to support children's developing language and communication skills.

Child Safety Management: Staff have a thorough understanding of the procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child's safety or welfare.

Children's Safety and Security: The children are happy and secure which helps them learn with great enthusiasm.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff remind them of the rules of the nursery, such as using their 'walking feet' indoors.

Happiness and Settling: The children are happy and secure which helps them learn with great enthusiasm.