Newpark Montessori School & Nursery

Philosophy: It uses the Montessori method of education combined with learning through play

Activities: A specialist gardener regularly visits the nursery to plant and grow vegetables

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff teach children excellent early literacy skills

Communication: They communicate through emails, phone calls, daily verbal updates and regular parents' meetings

Community Building: Staff organise courses for parents, such as first aid, to help extend their knowledge and skills

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff highly value each child as an individual

Safeguarding Training: Staff attend regular, thorough training to update their skills and knowledge

Child Safety Management: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe & secure in a nursery

Happiness and Settling: Staff form strong and close bonds with children, who settle very well

Nutritional Menu: Staff help children to establish healthy routines, such as participating in regular physical challenges and eating well-balanced meals and snacks