The Montessori School House
Last updated: 04/12/2020
THIS PROVIDER HAS NOT UPDATED IN OVER A YEAR AND THEREFORE THE INFORMATION IS LIKELY TO BE OUT OF DATE.
We are Montessori setting using the aims and principles of Montessori teaching and work in conjunction with the EYFS. The original Montessori methods were for children with additional needs, we have found the methods have been very beneficial for children that have been in our care who have had additional needs. The Montessori equipment we use in the nursery are sensorial.
We are an inclusive setting.
The indoor space has three interlinking rooms.
The nursery is in a rural setting with plenty of outside space - a garden with a small wooded area and a hard area for different ride on vehicles. ,
Our motto ' A child's space in a caring place'
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Rhian Rees
- Contact Position
- Owner/Manager
- Telephone
- 01488208652
-
rhian.rees@hotmail.com
Where to go
- Name
- Christchurch School House
- Address
-
Crossways
Kintbury
Hungerford
Berks - Postcode
- RG17 9ST
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £30.00 per day £34.00 per day £35.00 Registration fee - Details
- £30.00 Over 3's per day
£34.00 Under 3's per day
Availability
- Age Ranges
- Other notes
We have in the past had autistic and hearing impaired children
Inclusion Information
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- No
- Details
- we do not provide lunch. Packed lunches from home
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Details
- 10
- Date updated
- 18/11/2019
- Vacancy range(s)
-
Vacancy range(s) Places Start Age End Age 2 2 2 8 3 5
Funded Places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- 2 year old funding
30 Hours Extended Entitlements
- Are you intending to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
- Are you registered to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
- 30 Hour Partner Summary
- Inkspots, attached to Inkpen school.
Waiting List
- Do you have a waiting list?
- No
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 09:00 15:00 Tuesday 09:00 15:00 Wednesday 09:00 15:00 Thursday 09:00 15:00
School Pickups
- Offers pickups
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY394255
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 24/11/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 06/03/2017 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 08/01/2015 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 19/01/2010 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Description
We are Montessori setting using the aims and principles of Montessori teaching and work in conjunction with the EYFS. The original Montessori methods were for children with additional needs, we have found the methods have been very beneficial for children that have been in our care who have had additional needs. The Montessori equipment we use in the nursery are sensorial.
We are an inclusive setting.
The indoor space has three interlinking rooms.
The nursery is in a rural setting with plenty of outside space - a garden with a small wooded area and a hard area for different ride on vehicles. ,
Our motto ' A child's space in a caring place'
- Contact Name
- Rhian rees
- Contact Telephone
- 01488 208652
- Contact Email
- Rhian.rees@hotmail.com
- SEN Provision Type
- Medical, Specific Literacy Difficulties, Speech & Language Difficulties, Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Physical Disability, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Visual Impairment
- Local Offer Age Bands
- 1 to 4
- Needs Level
- Low
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
An 'all about me' pack goes out to the parents/cares before their child starts. If the child has already had a diagnosis the parents/carers should divulge the information to us.
In the setting, careful observations are taken to ensure that each child is working within the broad age ranges within the EYFS. If we feel any child may need additional support, we will discuss this with the parents in the first instance and suggest ways that further support could be found.
Regular discussion/meetings to advise parents/carers of their child's development. By working together, parents can be assured that all matters relating to their child will be discussed with them before outside help is sourced.
Development Matters does not put children into 'boxes'! The broad age ranges that we work with allow us to identify when a child is working within the expected development area and those who may need additional help. The document also helps us to identify children who are exceeding.
The seven areas of learning cover the broad curriculum of the EYFS.
Each child has their own 'learning journal' in which we record the child's progress. Next steps are identified and for children with either additional needs or learning difficulties are supported according to that need. All staff are responsive and aware of child development. Every child is supported to reach their potential.
Once identified, children who need additional help may have 1:1 support or direct support from their named carer. Appropriate training will be sought if needed.
Through observations. Parents/carers kept fully informed at all times.If SAPP forms are required for completion these can be done within the setting.
No child is excluded from any activities provided indoors or outside the setting. We pride ourselves in how we make sure every child can feel involved regardless of their circumstances.
We do not arrange outside trips, however we do invite the community to our setting to broad the children's knowledge.
The building is on one floor and is accessible to all.
Each child is considered individually to ensure that their own transitions are smooth and worry free for the parents, for example we would invite the reception teacher to our setting to meet with us, the parents and the child in familiar surroundings for the child's benefit.
We assess annually at this time to ensure that our provision meets the needs of every child. We involve parents/carers by distributing questionnaires to establish their views which are important to us.
The manager, Rhian Rees 01488 208652.
We have a folder in which we do place any comments, concerns and compliments. We display our thank you cards in the foyer for all visitors to peruse.
Feedback forms are included in the children's learning journals for parents/carers to comment on and we encourage verbal feedback.
Quality checks
- DBS check
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