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Child Development
The 2-Year Progress Check at Nursery: What It Is, What We Write, and What Happens Next
The 2-year progress check can feel mysterious when the form arrives. Here I explain what it actually is, how we complete it at Unique Child Montessori, and how it connects with your health visitor review.
26 October 2026
Activities
Stories and Rhymes, Best Start Family Hubs and Playgrounds Near Higham Hill: a Weekday Guide for Under-5s in E17
A practical Monday-to-Friday round-up of free and low-cost sessions for babies and toddlers near Higham Hill E17, covering library Stories and Rhymes, Best Start Family Hubs, Child Health Clinics and local parks. Always check times before you go.
12 October 2026
Tips for Parents
Free Childcare Funding in Lambeth: How to Get Your Code and Claim Your Spring Term Place Before 31 December
The deadline to claim free childcare funding in Lambeth for a January start is 31 December. Here is a clear, step-by-step guide to applying for your code, giving it to Lambeth, and securing your child's place at Unique Child Montessori Stockwell.
28 September 2026
Tips for Parents
Questions to Ask on a Nursery Visit: What to Watch For and Why It Matters
Knowing which questions to ask on a nursery visit can make the difference between a useful tour and one that leaves you with more uncertainty than you started with. Here are the things I'd look for if I were a parent walking into any early years setting for the first time.
23 September 2026
Child Development
What Is a Montessori Nursery, and How Does It Work Alongside the EYFS?
Montessori and the EYFS framework work hand in hand at Unique Child Montessori. Here Edward, our Owner and Director, explains what that looks like in practice, day to day, for children from six months to five years.
23 September 2026
Activities
Montessori at Home: Simple Practical-Life Activities for Toddlers
You don't need specialist materials to bring Montessori into your home. Edward, Owner and Director at Unique Child Montessori, shares the everyday practical-life activities that mirror what toddlers do in our nursery rooms.
23 September 2026
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