Stowting Montessori Nursery

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2015 9 March 2010

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider understands the learning and development, and safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The provider knows the importance of observing and assessing children to ensure they make progress.  The provider understands the necessity to promote children's welfare and keep them safe. The staff know how to develop children's awareness of their own safety through the careful use of real tools. The provider knows how to reduce any potential hazards.  The provider understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to support children's care and exchange information about their children's learning experiences.  The provider understands the need for the supervision and professional development of staff, which includes opportunities, to expand their knowledge and understanding through training and improve the provision for children.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all the areas of the provision available for children's use, including toys, resources and equipment.  The inspector discussed with the provider how she delivers the educational programmes for the children and assesses their progress.  The inspector discussed with the provider her understanding, knowledge and procedures in place for safeguarding.  The inspector discussed with the provider how she works in partnership with parents to promote their children's care and learning.  The inspector discussed and reviewed the nursery's policies, procedures and assessment records, and methods for improving the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377599 Local authority Kent Inspection number 829527 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Domestic Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2010

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Telephone number

Stowting Montessori Nursery registered in 2009. It opens Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm during term times. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are four members of staff, of whom three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. It adopts a Montessori approach to teaching. The nursery is in receipt of early education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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