Claygate Montessori School

Claygate Montessori School Claygate Village Hall, Church Road, Claygate, ESHER, Surrey, KT10 0JP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 29 January 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is consistently high which helps children make good progress and prepares them well for the move to primary school.  Staff work well with other professionals to provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This enables children to make the best possible progress.  Staff build strong bonds with children. This helps to motivate children and build their confidence.  The manager monitors the quality of the provision and takes positive steps to develop it further.  Children are developing their communication and language skills further by learning French. This also helps them learn about the wider world.  Staff make the best possible use of the small outdoor area to enhance children's learning. The environment is stimulating with mirrors on the wall and a music area, as well as various physical play apparatus. Children can plant flowers and vegetables to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The procedures to help children settle in when they first start attending are not comprehensive because parents are not fully involved in this process.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance procedures for helping new children to settle in quickly and easily.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed staff and children during activities.  The inspector held discussion with staff at relevant times.  The inspector sampled documentation including policy and procedures and children's assessment records.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to parents, staff and children.

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who attend. This is good

Staff rigorously assess children's progress which enables them to plan specific activities that help each child to make good progress and prepare them for school. Staff skilfully deliver fun activities that teach older children how to read, write and spell simple words. Children enjoy small group work and learn about 2D and 3D shapes through art and drawing activities. Staff make thorough observations of children's development which enable them to draw up precise, individually-tailored learning plans which take account of children's interests. Staff are positive role models and drive children to try their best and behave well through an abundance of positive praise and encouragement. Staff fully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities; they adapt activities well to ensure all children are included and are making good progress.

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good

Staff ensure that good quality teaching takes place outdoors as well as inside. Children have the opportunity to develop their large muscle skills by riding bikes, as well as playing throwing and jumping games with staff. Staff run social events and Montessori training mornings, where parents can understand how teaching is delivered. Parents also have regular opportunities to look through their children's development folders. Parents say staff care well for children and, as a result, they are happy, learning and developing confidence. This supports children's readiness for school. Children generally settle quickly and happily into pre-school life. However, parents are not fully involved in this process to make settling in as quick and easy as possible.

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provision is good

The manager works directly with the children every day and, as a result, is able to quickly identify any key strengths or weaknesses in staff's day-to-day practice. She uses supervision to identify any training needs and encourages staff's professional development. Staff attend specialist courses, such as 'Understanding Autism', which enhance their practice and enable them to meet children's needs more effectively. The manager monitors whether children are working within the expected developmental range and identifies any gaps in the learning of individuals or groups of children. The manager works closely with other professionals to ensure the individual needs of children are consistently met. She arranges swift intervention from specialist staff for children who require additional support. Staff are knowledgeable about how to safeguard children; they all receive regular training and know what to do if they have concerns about a child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403015 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 962879 Type of provision Sessional provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 27 Number of children on roll 27 Name of provider Sophie Hardie Date of previous inspection 29 January 2014 Telephone number 02083988104

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Setting details

Claygate Montessori School registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register in 2009. The setting receives early education funding for children aged three and four years. The setting supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children learning English as an additional language. The setting is open each weekday from 9am to 3:30pm during term time only. It employs four members of staff. The manager holds a Montessori qualification at level 4, two staff have early years qualifications at level 3 and one has a qualification at level 2.

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Setting details

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Setting details

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Setting details

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