Green Twigs Nursery, Montessori & Forest School

Pond creatures, a rope swing and soup-making for a homeless shelter give Green Twigs a recognisable character. In March 2026, outdoor exploration sat alongside practical independence and opportunities to think about other people. This Chiswick setting has capacity for 35 children.

At its 12 March 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged achievement, behaviour and routines, welfare, curriculum and leadership to meet the expected standard, with safeguarding standards met, but inclusion needing attention. That last judgement deserves serious weight alongside the outdoor experiences.

In March 2026, children investigated pond creatures and used identification charts to name their discoveries. Natural materials became structures, while scissors and tape supported creative work. The Montessori and forest school emphasis had concrete expression in practical tasks and exploration rather than simply a name.

The early years foundation stage provides the framework for learning, development and care: here, March 2026 examples included counting construction blocks, comparing towers and building vocabulary through conversation. Matching jars with their lids gave children a practical problem to solve; sand trays offered opportunities to practise movements used in writing.

Outdoor activity involved tricycles, climbing and a rope swing. Children practised judging their surroundings before swinging and used hammers and nails with staff support. These were opportunities to combine physical activity with learning how to handle risk.

In March 2026, a peace-table with sensory toys and reflective stories helped children work through their feelings. Children also made soup for a local homeless shelter, connecting care for others with something they could actually do.

Communication with families combined everyday conversations, newsletters and online applications. Parents joined forest-school activities and shared favourite stories. Children learning English received help from staff who spoke their home language, and individual support plans were discussed with families and reviewed.

At the March 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that children with SEND made progress from their starting points, but access to additional funding and professional advice was sometimes too slow, funding strategies lacked clarity, and staff development and speech-and-language interventions needed strengthening. Support mechanisms existed; securing specialist help promptly was the weakness.

Families supplied packed lunches in March 2026, with staff sharing guidance on healthy choices and discussing dietary needs and feeding routines with parents.

The address is 14th Acton Scouts, The Scout Hut, Chiswick, London, W4 1AT. In March 2026, children attending were aged two to four, and opening hours ran from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

The March 2026 action required timely applications for funding, access to external professional advice and targeted staff development by 12 June 2026. This is the latest published action position, rather than a basis for assuming what happened after that deadline.

• Additional support. The March 2026 inclusion judgement identified delays in funding and professional advice. Families whose children need extra help should examine how the June action has been addressed.
• Transitions between activities. In March 2026, children waiting while others dressed became restless before group activities. A visit can explore how staff now organise that changeover.
• Attendance needs. The March 2026 opening window was 9am to 3pm on weekdays. Which current booking patterns would fit your family's week?

Green Twigs merits consideration for families drawn to practical learning and outdoor exploration: its March 2026 day included pond investigations, construction and supported use of tools. The balance is clear. Inclusion needed attention, and families requiring additional support should give timely access to funding and specialist advice priority in their decision.