Ladybird Montessori Nursery

Philosophy: The nursery uses the Montessori educational philosophy as part of the curriculum.

Activities: Staff provide interesting and challenging activities.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Girls have a strong understanding of counting, grouping objects, and recognizing number; boys make good progress but are less inspired by the activities.

Communication: Parents are highly value the electronic assessment tool used to keep them up-to date about their children's learning.

Programs and Resources: Staff offer good targeted interventions for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Staff Training: Staff prioritise those who speak English as an additional language.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff provide good support and encouragement to all children, including those who are new or re-settling after a long absence.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues.

Play and Learning Integration: Children show sustained levels of engagement as they play and enjoy learning.

Transition to Primary School: Pre-school children are highly motivated and eager to learn.

Diversity Management: Staff make good use of children's personal experiences, books and artefacts to help children learn about various cultures and differences within the group.

Child Safety Management: Detailed risk assessments are in place so that children are kept safe and can play freely.

Children's Safety and Security: There are good systems in place to identify children who may need early help or who are at risk of neglect.

Happiness and Settling: Staff build a close bond to help children feel safe.

Nutritional Menu: Children benefit from healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.