NEWS AND USEFUL LINKS
NEWS RELEASE
Ofsted Embrace the Montessori Education Philosophy At
College Fields Nursery School, Marlborough
College Fields Montessori Nursery School are delighted to announce that they received a GOOD overall result from their latest Ofsted inspection last term (August 2022)
(Ofsted Ref 146048)
'Children are greeted at the nursery door by kind and smiling staff who help
them
to settle quickly. Children are independent as they place
their lunch box on the
trolley and eagerly find their own coat peg. This provides
them with a sense of
belonging. Younger children are motivated learners who enjoy
playing in the safe
and stimulating environment. Older children are confident and
curious individuals.
They invite visitors to join them in their play. They ask
staff questions about nature
as they thoroughly enjoy exploring outdoors. Children learn to
be careful as they
handle spiders and beetles.
Children enjoy spending time with familiar adults, who
provide them with comfort
to help them feel safe. Children are eager to explore and they
play together with
construction toys cooperatively, demonstrating good
concentration skills. For
example, children work together to build houses out of bricks
for the toy animals.
They take care designing their creation. They have formed
good friendships.
Children enjoy using their imagination as they make an
ice-cream shop in the role-
play area. They communicate well and talk about different
flavours of ice cream.
They can recall previous learning, for example, they know that
Italian ice cream is
called 'gelato'. Children develop the skills needed for
future learning.
Staff use children's interests and starting points to plan
activities. They observe and
assess children accurately to identify what they need to learn
next and use this
information to help children progress. Swift action is taken
to address gaps in
children's learning. Consequently, all children make good
progress.'
To view the full report click the link below
https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191964
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Phonics at College Fields
Maria Montessori was one of the first educators to believe in the use of phonics as a way of teaching our children to read and write. It is an approach that Montessori schools and nurseries have been using for years and is now the preferred method of teaching children to read and write in the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage. Learning the sounds of the letters (phonemes) will enable your child to blend or ‘sound out’ new words when they encounter them. The following link shows you how to make the sounds of the letters as you learn at home with your child. There is also an app link which has been recommended.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwJx1NSineE
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/abc-games-montessori-phonics/id528233122?mt=8
At College Fields your child will be given their own record card for letter and number recognition and we will work with all the children on a one to one basis and in small groups using our traditional Montessori sandpaper letters and numbers. We will also encourage mark making at every opportunity.
USEFUL LINKS FOR PARENTS
If you would like your business or organisation linked on our website please contact us.
Primary Schools
Our main feeder schools are Preshute Primary and St Marys Infants but we have excellent links with various schools in the area so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like any help or contacts. Please check the following website for some good advice and to apply online.
Preshute CofE Primary http://www.preshute.wilts.sch.uk/
St Marys Infants School http://www.stmarysmarlborough.org/wilts/primary/stmarys
CONTACT US
Tel:
MOBILE
07551943733
LANDLINE
01672 515486
Ofsted URN 2753008
collegefieldsnursery@outlook.com
Please also use our contact form.
Address
College Fields Montessori Nursery
Marlborough
SN8 1UA
AUTUMN TERM 2023 OPENING TIMES
Mon :
09:00 - 15:30
Tue :
09:00 - 15:30
Wed :
09:00 - 15:30
Thu :
09:00 - 15:30
Fri :
09:00 - 15:30
WE CAN ALSO OFFER EARLY DROP OFFS FROM 0830 AND LATE PICK UPS TIL 1600 ON REQUEST.We are open term time only and closed on Bank holidays. We often offer holiday club sessions for 2 - 8 year olds that can be booked in advance.
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