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West Acre Montessori School
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West Acre Montessori School
- Nursery
- East Walton PE32 1PU
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Large reading area promotes independent choice and love for reading
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Vast outdoor space for gross motor skill enhancement with safety emphasis
Philosophy: Montessori ethos blended with free play encourages independence and responsibility
Activities: Rich learning opportunities and challenging play extend children's skills
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Exceptional understanding of sharing, turn-taking, and respect emphasized
Communication: Regular updates and ideas provided to parents enhance child learning at home
Community Building: Invitations to events foster stronger parent partnerships
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are respectful, courteous, and model expected behaviors
Safeguarding Training: Open safeguarding culture prioritizes children's interests
Play and Learning Integration: Engagement in stories and problem-solving activities enhances social interaction
Nutritional Menu: Healthy eating promoted; children grow fruits and vegetables
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West Acre Montessori School is a Nursery, Nursery located in Norfolk, East of England.
This nursery accepts children from 2-5 years old.
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Westacre Montessori School has been providing the community of Westacre with high-quality pre-schooling for nearly 40 years.
With assistance from her husband Henry, Garlinda Birkbeck founded the school in 1982.
It established Norfolk's first Montessori institution.
When Sue left in 1986, Rose Charman, her assistant and a fellow AMI graduate, took over as head of the school and Garlinda's business partner.
Rose oversaw the move to The Old Chapel in East Walton in 2002, and ran the school and business successfully until her retirement in 2010, when she handed both over to her long-term assistant Rosie Reynolds, also AMI qualified.
The Old Chapel, situated on the common in East Walton, an ideal rural setting, is where Westacre Montessori School is housed.
We have one huge, wide room that can hold up to 24 kids.
The large space allows the children to share the wide range of Montessori materials, enabling them to discover, learn and explore at their own pace.
Everything is set up to provide them challenges and broaden their knowledge and skills.
Working independently, with friends, or with a teacher allows the kids to develop their social and self-esteem.
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With assistance from her husband Henry, Garlinda Birkbeck founded the school in 1982.
It established Norfolk's first Montessori institution.
When Sue left in 1986, Rose Charman, her assistant and a fellow AMI graduate, took over as head of the school and Garlinda's business partner.
Rose oversaw the move to The Old Chapel in East Walton in 2002, and ran the school and business successfully until her retirement in 2010, when she handed both over to her long-term assistant Rosie Reynolds, also AMI qualified.
The Old Chapel, situated on the common in East Walton, an ideal rural setting, is where Westacre Montessori School is housed.
We have one huge, wide room that can hold up to 24 kids.
The large space allows the children to share the wide range of Montessori materials, enabling them to discover, learn and explore at their own pace.
Everything is set up to provide them challenges and broaden their knowledge and skills.
Working independently, with friends, or with a teacher allows the kids to develop their social and self-esteem.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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