Forest Hill Montessori - SE23 2DF

Forest Hill Montessori Nursery received a Good rating across all four legacy framework areas (Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management) during its first routine inspection in September 2022. This analysis maps the legacy framework to the November 2025 seven-area structure: Quality of Education maps to Curriculum and Teaching (Good=75); Behaviour and Attitudes maps to Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines (Good=75); Personal Development maps to Achievement and Welfare/Well-being (Good=75 each); Leadership and Management maps to Leadership and Governance (Good=75). The nursery demonstrates strong practice in purposeful activity planning, skilful questioning, inclusive provision for children with SEND, and effective safeguarding arrangements. The single area for improvement identified by the inspector concerns staff development: some practitioners lack confidence and are unsure of available training or mentoring opportunities. The setting operates as part of a national chain with 20 staff (10 qualified to level 2+) serving 82 children aged 0-4 in a Montessori-informed approach. Overall effectiveness is Good with no critical safeguarding concerns.