Rosewood Montessori

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Rosewood Montessori Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY268401 Inspection date 27/01/2009 Inspector Katie Dempster

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Setting address 16 Myrtle Avenue, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8RZ

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Telephone number 0208 8667 653 Email Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Rosewood Montessori School was registered in 2003. The provision operates from a converted private house in a residential area of Ruislip. It is open from 09:00 until 14:45 term time only and offers full-time places as well as sessional places. The children attend from a wide catchment area.

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Description of the setting

There are two main classrooms, one on the ground floor for children aged one to three years and one on the first floor for children aged three to five years. Both floors have additional rooms which are accessed for specific or small group activities. All children share access to a large, secure outdoor play area. A specific room on the second floor of the premises is designated as a staff and parents' room.

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Description of the setting

There are six staff members who work directly with the children on the ground floor. They hold, or are working towards, a variety of childcare qualifications. These include Montessori qualifications as well as recognised childcare qualifications in play, care and education. There are four staff members who work directly with the children on the first floor. They also hold a variety of recognised Montessori and childcare qualifications. Staff work a variety of full time or part time hours.

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Description of the setting

The provision supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities as well as a high number of children with English as an additional language. They receive support from the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership in Hillingdon.

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Description of the setting

There are currently 45 children on roll. The setting is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The downstairs of the setting is accessible to those with low mobility.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding. The setting offers a highly stimulating environment where the uniqueness of each child is recognised and the educational programme is tailored to their individual needs. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development and make impressive advances in relation to their starting points. Children thrive in a healthy and safe environment where skilled and knowledgeable staff promote their welfare. Exemplary partnerships with parents, carers and other agencies ensure that children are fully supported. Highly effective systems for self-evaluation are used to ensure continuous improvement of the setting and staff work collaboratively with parents to continually evaluate the quality of the provision.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  continuing to promote personal and professional development of the team of already highly skilled and qualified staff

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provision

The setting runs smoothly on a day to day basis and staff work well as a team to create a calm atmosphere where children are relaxed and able to absorb the environment. Managers have exceptionally high aspirations for the setting which is evident through ongoing development and improvement. Frequent monitoring of the comprehensive systems ensures that all required policies and procedures promote and safeguard children’s welfare. Robust and rigorous recruitment procedures and ongoing checks ensure staff’s suitability to work with children. The combined knowledge, skills and experience of the staff team further supports the outstanding practice.

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provision

Partnerships with parents and others are exemplary. Parents are involved in every aspect of the setting from participating in the in-house training to contributing to the self evaluation process. Parents are actively involved in their children’s learning through the sharing of information. The staff encourage a 'hands on' approach with the home tasks where parents can facilitate children's learning by continuing activities at home. The setting is extremely pro-active in continually developing good partnerships with parents and others and new ways of involving parents are frequently employed.

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provision

Children are safeguarded well. Thorough risk assessments and comprehensive daily checks ensure that children are not put at risk and a risk assessment book is available in the reception area where parents and visitors are able to record and highlight any potential hazards. Frequent review of policies and up-to-date information about child protection and safeguarding issues ensures staff are well- informed as to how they protect children from harm and instigate procedures that safeguard their welfare.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The setting offers inspirational provision, with exceptional organisation of the educational programme and learning environment. As a result, children make significant gains in their learning, have excellent levels of achievement and show positive attitudes to learning. The learning environment is rich in signs, symbols, books, pictures and a wealth of resources that take into account children’s different interests, understandings, home backgrounds and cultures. The equipment and resources available are highly stimulating for the children, motivating them to explore various learning concepts. Furthermore, all equipment, toys and resources are meticulously cared for which encourages the children to take care of them too, for example, children are often seen returning items to the shelves tidied away neatly after being used. The outdoor play area is exceptional. Children have access to a well planned and resourced free flow play area which

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

supports each area of learning and offers children the same exceptional choice This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they have inside. Children enjoy exploring the pebble pit and digging area, the role play and art table encourage children's creativity and the large grassed area offers children opportunities to broaden their large muscle movements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The Montessori approach to the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage is implemented with superb results. Staff interact valuably with the children. They observe children at play, and will only intervene when essential and in an appropriate manner to the individual child. This is highly beneficial for children as they learn at their own pace, naturally develop a thinking pattern, learn to be independent thinkers as well as giving children opportunities to initiate conversations with each other and staff. Staff are skilled at encouraging children’s thought processes as they ask open ended questions and introduce new concepts to stretch children's learning. The thorough and robust systems of observation, assessment and planning see each individual child engaging in a completely tailored learning experience. Children’s progress is monitored through regular observations where the information is then traced to individual record cards, which

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

mark children’s ongoing progress; home link books, which give parents opportunities to follow up learning at home; learning journey books and individual forward planners. All forms of assessment are linked to the areas of learning and the learning aspects meaning staff can accurately identify where children are in terms of their development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Robust policies, procedures and practices in place are highly effective in promoting the welfare of the children. They learn about keeping safe and healthy through interesting activities and resources, for example, yoga sessions, visits from health professionals and learning about road traffic safety with traffic light signals in the outdoor area. Good hygiene is highly driven within the setting, for example, children have individual hand towels identified through their name labels and all outside play equipment is sanitised on a daily basis. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 1 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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