Sweetpeas Montessori

Philosophy: Sweetpeas Montessori follows the Montessori approach.

Activities: Weekly woodland walks help children be immersed in nature and manage simple risks in their play.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children persevere as they try to complete tasks by themselves.

Communication: Partnerships with parents are strong and this is a particular strength of the setting.

Community Building: Parents feel fully involved in their children's development and value the reports on their child's progress.

Programs and Resources: All children are making good progress, including those who receive additional funding.

Staff Training: Staff know how to identify potential gaps in children's learning to ensure they receive appropriate support.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children develop secure bonds with their key person and other members of staff.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a secure understanding of how to safeguard the children in their care.

Play and Learning Integration: Children enjoy working together to make tall towers with bricks and eagerly add more to make it taller than themselves.

Transition to Primary School: Parents comment on how well prepared children are for their move on to school.

Child Safety Management: Staff use thorough risk assessments to keep children safe when at the setting or on walks outdoors.

Children's Safety and Security: Children have a growing awareness of the world they live in.

Happiness and Settling: Children are very happy and secure. They are confident and self-assured individuals.