Wimbledon Park Montessori School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding • The manager closely considers the feedback and responses of parents, children and staff to accurately identify priorities for further development.

She has worked very effectively to establish a team that shares her commitment to ensuring that children and their families achieve their full potential. She demonstrates a strong determination to make continual improvements. • Staff provide exceptional support for children's emotional well-being.

Key persons build very strong bonds with children, and work highly effectively with parents and others involved in children's lives. Children's emotional well-being is extremely well supported by a car...ing staff team who meet children's individual needs exceptionally well. • The quality of teaching across the pre-school is outstanding.

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, receive targeted teaching and consistently high levels of support. Children make excellent progress from their starting points. • Children enjoy taking part in highly stimulating activities in the excellent environment, inside and outdoors.

They show that they are extremely independent, motivated and curious learners. Children are exceptionally well prepared for school and future learning. • Staff receive a high level of support from the management team.

They complete a wide range of training that helps them to learn more about how to successfully implement activities. Staff use what they learn to skilfully build on children's prior learning and experiences. Children benefit greatly from their enhanced knowledge and expertise.

• Parents speak very highly of the staff and the service they receive. They value the relationships that staff build with children and the individual care that their children receive. Parents particularly appreciate the inclusive and nurturing ethos of the preschool, and the reassurance and support that staff provide.