Placement Information

Nottingham Montessori School and baby unit is a small Day Nursery which consists of a baby room, toddler room, tweenie room and pre-school room but the Montessori method is only used within the pre-school room with children aged 2 - 4. The Pre-School rooms are based upstairs with one room for the Montessori Work and one room for Creative play; within the Montessori room they have lots of Montessori toys, however nothing is set out for the children to do as within the Montessori approach they are given the freedom to choose what they would like to do.

The staff were really friendly and welcoming, and assisted with anything you may need. Not all of the staff within the setting are qualified in the Montessori approach; however the Montessori room leader, Jeanette, has been qualified for many years and has an in depth knowledge of the approach and happily explained this in detail and answered any questions you may have.

Accomodation

There is plenty of accommodation within Nottingham, such as Premier Inn Nottingham North West (Hucknall)

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0871 527 8852 0871 527 8853 (Fax)premierinn.com.

However it is always better to research different hotels to get the best price and most suitable for you. 

Transport

There is a car park which is easily accessed but there is also a tram which can be caught in town or buses are available

The Trent Barton website will tell you the correct bus to use and how much bus fair is.

https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/services/threes/our-tickets?randkey=43fd24b2-78cf-4c80-a23e-277b765e606b

This website gives information on the trams, fairs and a time table.

http://www.thetram.net/fares

It might be a good idea to visit the placement before hand so that you can see the best way to travel there. 

Social life

there are a variety of shops, pubs and places to eat within hucknall however you may wish to head into Nottingham city centre for more things to do. Here you will find plenty of activities to keep you busy, there’s the Nottingham castle, the city caves, bowling, ice-skating, cinema, and many shops. There are also lots of restaurants, pubs and clubs.

Things to do, things not to do

• Arrange a visit to the placement before you start so that you can become familiar with the setting and staff and ask any questions . 
• Check what clothing they would like you to wear. 
• Talk about lunch time arrangements, the time you start and finish and they days you are attending. 
• Ask about taking photos during placement . 
• Talk to the staff  
• Do not leave without telling someone you are going or turn up whenever you want. 
• Do not just sit there ensure you interact with the children and move around the room. 
• Do not let anyone into the nursery, seek a member of staff

Useful Contacts

Nottingham Montessori School:

Address: Nottingham Montessori School, Baby Unit & Nursery The Whitehouse, 2 Connery, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7AH

Tel: 0115 964 0001

E-Mail: Nottinghammontessori1@yahoo.co.uk

Before you go

• Make sure you contact the setting beforehand and, if possible, visit the setting to familiarise yourself with the nursery and introduce yourself to the staff and arrange details such as days and times you will be attending and dress code.
• Make staff aware that you need to work within the Montessori room for your time at the nursery in order to gain the best possible experience.
• Do some research about the Montessori approach so that you know what it’s all about.

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