Phoenix Montessori Nursery (West Norfolk) Ltd

Phoenix Montessori Nursery (West Norfolk) Ltd United Reformed Church, London Road, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9EA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 28 June 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

 Children benefit from a learning environment that is bright, welcoming and thoughtfully presented. They are highly motivated and explore freely.  Staff are highly qualified. They are supported through supervision and training opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of their teaching even further.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents contribute to initial assessments and are kept well informed regarding their children's progress.  Self-evaluation of the quality of the provision is accurate and identifies areas for development. Action planning ensures these are addressed and drives improvement.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They develop their understanding of good nutrition as they make healthy snack choices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff have not identified how they can monitor the progress of particular groups of children more accurately, so that swift action can be taken if there are any gaps in learning and development.  On occasions, staff do not help children to develop their independence skills even further by taking into account their understanding and ability when giving instructions.

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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

 extend systems of monitoring to provide a regular and in-depth review of the progress made by different groups of children to ensure any emerging gaps in learning are swiftly identified and addressed  enhance staff's understanding to ensure consistency in helping children to develop their independence skills by taking into account their understanding and ability when giving instructions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to and read feedback of a small selection of parents during the inspection, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Policies and procedures are understood and implemented well by all staff. Managers employ a team of qualified staff and encourage them to enhance their professional performance. Any new information is shared with the staff team to improve children's outcomes. Partnerships with other professionals are strong and these contribute to consistency in children's learning and care needs, particularly for disabled children and those with special educational needs. Staff follow rigorous risk assessments to help promote children's safety while in the nursery and when out in the community, such as when using the adjacent parkland.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff keep clear and precise records of children's observations and assessments. They identify starting points through their own observations and the contributions of parents when their children start at the setting. This helps staff to promptly assess and plan for children's next steps in learning. Staff quickly identify gaps in learning and target plans are put in place to support children to develop in those areas. They introduce new ideas, vocabulary and experiences to build on what children already know and can do. Toddlers explore textures as they mix the ingredients to make cakes. Older children enthusiastically engage in a good range of activities of their choice. Their mathematical, communication and language skills are supported well. Staff use new words, such as sphere and cuboid, and discuss the properties of each shape, valuing children's input. Children's problem- solving skills are tested as they use wooden shapes to build complex structures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The nursery is a welcoming, enabling environment. Children separate easily from their parents and are excited to play. They are relaxed, happy, kind to each other and eagerly participate in their chosen play, forming strong friendships. Effective practices mean children's individual care needs are met and their emotional well-being is supported. Children enjoy daily opportunities for outdoor play, which contributes to their good health and physical well-being. They have regular opportunities to gain an understanding about the differences and similarities of people who live in their community as they participate in celebrations, such as the local flower festival.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are eager and motivated to engage in activities and learning opportunities. They are developing independence and self-confidence as they set the table at lunchtime. This helps children to develop confidence in carrying out simple tasks for themselves. They explore and investigate and are gaining the necessary skills and attributes to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412834 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 850008 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 57 Name of provider Phoenix Montessori Nursery (West Norfolk) Limited Date of previous inspection 28 June 2011 Telephone number 01406 364 919

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Setting details

The Phoenix Montessori Nursery (West Norfolk) Ltd was registered in 2010. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above, including two who hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except during Christmas, bank holidays and the last week of August. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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