St Mary Magdalen Montessori Nursery School

St Mary Magdalen Montessori Nursery School 61 North Worple Way, Mortlake, London, SW14 8PR

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2015 2 November 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Staff provide interesting activities linked to children's next steps for learning. They assess children regularly and use this information effectively in planning to meet children's needs.  Children learn to follow instructions, take turns and concentrate well, for example, by taking part in interesting group activities led by adults, including cooking.  Staff teach children good personal care skills and to behave in safe ways. For instance, children walk indoors to avoid accidents, and wash their hands at appropriate times.  The manager monitors the nursery effectively. She works in the group room with staff, so directly observes practice. The manager also checks planning and assessment records regularly and provides feedback on all aspects of staff practice to improve their skills.  Staff work well with others to support children's learning. They offer effective ways for parents to support children's learning and have good links with local schools to support

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always make full use of the whole environment to provide children with a range of activities to explore the natural world.

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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

 make full use of the whole environment to provide children with a range of activities to explore the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager of a group activity.  The inspector observed interaction between staff and children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and held a discussion with the manager.  The inspector tracked the progress of several children.  The inspector spoke to parents, staff and children and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Recruitment procedures are robust to help ensure staff suitability for jobs. This helps to protect children from harm. The manager has sound knowledge of her responsibilities to relation to regulatory requirements. She ensures that staff are aware of procedures to follow should they be concerned about a child's welfare. This supports children's safety. The manager carries out regular supervisions and appraisals to provide effective support to staff. For instance, staff attended a course which led to promotion of children's communication skills. The manager knows the strengths and weaknesses of the nursery because she evaluates it regularly. She has set clear goals for improvement. For example, she aims to find more ways to support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Staff promote children's language and skills well through the interesting activities they plan for them. They also help children to learn about letter sounds, which supports their early literacy skills well. Staff promote children's early mathematics skills effectively. They take many opportunities to introduce mathematical language to children and for children to practise counting. Children develop good physical coordination skills by the way they are encouraged to handle toys and resources. Overall, the outdoor area provides good opportunities for children to develop a range of physical skills, including climbing, balancing and moving in different ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good levels of independence through a wide range of opportunities. For example, they help to prepare tables for snack time and they serve themselves. This builds their self-confidence and supports their personal development. Staff support children to develop an awareness of people in the wider world. For example, staff discuss and celebrate special cultural events with children. Staff help children to feel valued and confident, and build strong relationships with them. Children are motivated to learn because staff provide activities linked to their interests. Staff manage children's behaviour effectively. For instance, they use praise to motivate children to behave in positive ways.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress because staff offer stimulating activities that meet children's needs well. Children learn good skills for later use in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 509699 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 842319 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 32 Name of provider Elizabeth Jean Maitland Date of previous inspection 2 November 2011 Telephone number 020 8878 0756

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Setting details

St Mary Magdalen Montessori Nursery School opened in 2000 and is privately owned. It is located in Mortlake, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The nursery school opens each weekday during term time from 9.10am to 12.20pm, with an extended day to 2.30pm on Thursdays. There are six members of staff employed to work with the children, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. Of these, the manager and deputy hold Early Years Professional Status. The nursery receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery uses Montessori teaching methods combined with learning through play.

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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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