Our last Ofsted report concluded that "The quality of teaching and learning is Good".

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OMUK Sudbury Hill Montessori School (Est. 1971)

To have happy children gainfully employed, creating the adults they will become. 

"The school is the most tranquil and peaceful school that I have visited."

"It is hard to believe that a group of children can be so calm."

"I just love the environment, my son is starting with you as from tomorrow."

"I can't wait for my child to start."

Our last Ofsted Inspection took place on

5 November 2008 - their findings concluded that we provide a "Good" service. An extract of their report has been provided below :

The quality and standards of the early years provision

as per our latest Ofsted Report - November 2008

Children are happy and settled in their environment. They are making good progress in all areas of their development as the resources enable children to be spontaneous and independently select activities from open, low level shelves. Children confidently select their chosen activity and spend long periods of time concentrating on the task. They understand about tidying away and return the activity to the shelves before moving onto another task. There is a strong focus on children's social development within the setting and children learn about the importance of sharing, good manners and respecting each other. Children greet their friends and teachers on arrival, and say goodbye and shake hands when they leave later on in the day.

Staff have good systems in place for observing children's development and recording the next steps for learning. They use Montessori methods for recording the children's progress which clearly show whether a child has developed an understanding of a concept or activity.

Children learn about the importance of good health as they learn about good hygiene, eating healthy foods and the importance of regular exercise. Children can help themselves to a range of healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day as they wish. Children learn about keeping safe as they take part in regular fire evacuation practices and talk about the importance of holding hands and staying together when going out for a walk.
 
Staff make good use of the outdoors. Every morning, the children go for a walk around the local neighbourhood where they experience various interesting situations to talk about. Recently the children met the postman delivering the letters and stopped to talk to him. This developed an interest for the children, who later on created their own letters, went to the post office to post them and then received them back. This helped to develop children's knowledge and understanding of the local community whilst encouraging their mark making or handwriting skills.
 
Children have opportunities to be creative when using the resources and materials freely available. They enjoy activities such as gluing, easel painting and play dough.