In November 2019 were awarded a Good overall grade from Ofsted:
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When can children start preschool? Children can start preschool on their second birthday. Some full daycare nurseries may children before they are 2 years old, however the fees will reflect the low staff to child ratio of 1:3. At Rushmore House Montessori Preschool children can start preschool when they are 2 years old. What funding…
Our Forest School is run by teachers from both Rushmore House Montessori and Orpington Montessori Preschools for our enrolled children. Children walk from Rushmore House Montessori Preschool to the nearby Birthday Wood. Our Forest School experience develops confidence, self-esteem and resilience through positive outdoor experiences. Using the Montessori principle of “follow the child”, we observe…
Policies and ProceduresThe preschool’s policies and procedures are below: 1. Child Protection 2. Suitable People 3. Staff qualifications, training, support and skills 4. Key person 5. Child ratio 6. Health 7. Managing Behaviour 8. Health & Safety 9. Equal Opportunities 10. Information and records 11. Learning and Development Photo by Eilis Garvey on Unsplash
The Activities of Everyday Living learning area, which is also known as Practical Life, provides a link between your child’s home life and the Montessori classroom. All of the activities use materials that your child may have used or seen in their own home for example jugs, cups, pasta shapes, beans, clothes buttons and zips….
Children settle best when they have a key person to relate to, who knows them and their parents well, and who can meet their individual needs. Research shows that a key person approach benefits the child, the parents, the staff and the setting by providing secure relationships in which children thrive, parents have confidence, staff…
The Sensorial learning area of the curriculum is focused on educating and refining your child’s senses. Sensorial comes from the words sense or senses. Children learn from their environment. This occurs through contact with their surroundings and with the use of their senses. The Sensorial exercises are categorised into eight groups: Visual – sight Tactile…
