Little Fingers Montessori Nursery 2

Little Fingers Montessori Nursery 2 208 Barry Road, London, SE22 0JS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 May 2015 29 May 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

 Children make good progress as staff skilfully use a range of teaching methods to support each child's learning. They recognise when to offer help and when to stand back so children can practise skills, be creative or try things out for themselves.  Staff observe children carefully to identify their interests and check how well they are learning. They use this information, to plan exciting, challenging projects that capture children’s imagination and extend their knowledge and skills.  Staff plan circle time well. They set clear expectations of how to behave well when travelling by local buses to the nearby museum. Children discuss how to keep themselves safe and respect other people.  Parents value the good two-way communication with their child’s special person. This ensures parents know what their child is learning. Staff support children’s individual care needs well as their preferred routines are known and followed consistently.

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This provision is good

 The manager has a good understanding of what the nursery does well and what improvements are needed still.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always use their accurate assessments of children's development to identify precise targets to support children to make even better progress. The manager has not picked up these small variations when monitoring staff’s practice.

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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

 sharpen the assessment of children's next steps and use these when planning small- group activities to ensure children make even better progress  strengthen the monitoring of staff’s practice to ensure any minor variations in the quality of children’s assessments are quickly identified and addressed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities both indoors and outdoors. She also observed preparations for the older children's visit to a local museum.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the day.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager who is also the provider.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day.  The inspector observed a teaching activity accompanied by the manager.  The inspector toured the premises with the manager.  The inspector reviewed a range of documentation including evidence of the suitability of staff, records of children's learning and selected policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children are keen and motivated learners. Babies benefit from attentive staff who sing with them, share books together and help them to count the number of bricks, before they knock their tower down. Older children eagerly choose from the wide range of quality resources readily available. They use these to practise counting, create models or find out when their bean seedlings will be ready to plant outside. They can write their own names and attempt to write other words confidently. Staff regularly observe children to check what children can do and already know. They plan large-scale projects to extend children’s knowledge and understanding based on their needs and interests. Children contribute to their own learning. After the ‘All About Me’ project, they wanted to learn how to care for animals as they had learned to care for themselves. Staff support these activities skilfully as they know how to extend children’s learning by asking questions but know when not to

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who attend. This is good

intervene. They provide clear explanations about to balance bricks so children successfully make their wooden tower taller without further help. Staff do not always focus precisely on what children need to learn next to help them make even better progress. Occasionally, small-group activities do not offer the maximum challenge for every child.

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good

Staff know babies’ needs well as they share information daily with parents. Babies form secure bonds with their special adult. They hold their arms up for a cuddle when they need reassurance. Staff provide sensitive support to develop children’s independence. They offer a steadying hand as babies try to walk. Children practise pouring with pasta, before moving on to the more challenging task of serving water at mealtimes. More confident children cut fruit safely ready for snack time. Most children manage their toileting needs well. Staff wait discreetly nearby in case they need any assistance. Children know how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They remember they will need water and sun protection when they go on visits. Toddlers manage risks well as they extend their climbing skills on outdoor equipment. Staff help children to understand the importance of respecting others both in the nursery and in the wider community. Children are gaining

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good

the skills they need to be ready for school and later life.

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provision is good

The manager understands the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements well. Staff receive a thorough induction. They know how to keep children safe and are clear what to do if they have concerns about a child. The manager can identify improvements in teaching following training about extending outdoor play. A new manager has recently been appointed to help improve teaching further, as part of the provider’s plan to become an outstanding nursery. The manager monitors children’s learning regularly. She ensures all children are making good progress from their starting points, but has not identified some small inconsistencies in staff’s practice. Parents value the information, advice and training the nursery offers. These help parents to support their child’s learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453279 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1011285 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 35 Name of provider Parveen Beresford Date of previous inspection 29 May 2014 Telephone number 07971572346

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Setting details

Little Fingers Montessori Nursery 2 registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The nursery operates from a converted house in Dulwich. It is one of two nurseries run by an individual provider, who operates the nursery in line with the Montessori philosophy. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6.30pm. It receives funding to provide early education places for children aged three and four years old. The nursery employs 12 members of staff, 11 of whom hold recognised early years qualifications.

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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

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Setting details

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Setting details

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