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Blue Butterfly Montessori - Stanmore
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£6,710
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£559
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31%
Blue Butterfly Montessori received a Good rating across all areas in its first routine inspection (March 2023), using the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management). This analysis maps those findings to the November 2025 7-area framework. The setting demonstrates strong foundations with effective safeguarding, good curriculum design blending Montessori philosophy with child-led play, and excellent staff well-being and parental partnerships. The inspector identified one key area for development: staff reflection on practice to maximize engagement and impact during adult-led activities. The setting serves 116 children aged 0-4 with 51 staff members, 25 of whom hold early years qualifications (Level 2-7). The nursery has established strong outdoor learning experiences, effective progress monitoring, and good transition support for children moving through rooms and to school.
Inspection Overview
Safeguarding
Met
Inclusion
Good
Curriculum and Teaching
Good
Achievement
Good
Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines
Good
Children's Welfare and Well-being
Good
Leadership and Governance
Good
Key Insights From The Inspection
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SafeguardingComprehensive staff training on abuse, neglect, and exploitation recognition
SafeguardingRobust recruitment and vetting processes with ongoing suitability checks
SafeguardingEffective daily risk assessment systems and secure boundaries
SafeguardingWell-displayed safeguarding contact information and clear reporting procedures
Areas for improvement
InclusionDevelop more explicit inclusion strategies and resources to support children with diverse learning needs
InclusionEnhance staff training on inclusive pedagogy and differentiation techniques
Curriculum and TeachingStaff need to reflect on practice to ensure children's engagement and impact during adult-led activities
Curriculum and TeachingConsider children's engagement levels when planning and delivering adult-led activities
Availability & Fees
Fees at this nursery vary depending on age.
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Location of Blue Butterfly Montessori - Stanmore
Orme Lodge, 2 Gordon Avenue, Stanmore, HA7 3QD
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