Little Gems Montessori Nursery

Little Gems Montessori Nursery Long Ditton Cricket Club, Betts Way, Surbiton, KT6 5HT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2016 Not applicable

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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

 The provider monitors and tracks the progress of all children and any gaps in learning are quickly addressed. The nurturing environment and strong attachments with staff help the children settle quickly and develop bonds with each other.  Staff make good use of an established system for observing children's learning and recording their individual progress. They use information from accurate observations to identify what children need to learn next. Children make good progress. Staff provide good levels of care. Children demonstrate confidence and are motivated to try new activities that staff plan for them.  Partnerships with parents are good. Staff actively involve parents to contribute towards their children's learning, which helps them to feel part of their child's development and the progress they make.  Staff seek and effectively use advice and support from other professionals to support children who have special educational needs.

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This provision is good

 The provider works with local professionals to ensure the continued care and development for children who attend other settings are effective.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not consistently extend children's learning and build on learning opportunities that arise during planned activities.  Staff do not routinely support children's growing awareness of the need for healthy lifestyles and following hygiene routines.

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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

 provide children with more challenge during some activities to extend their learning even further  build on children's understanding about the importance of hygiene routines and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector held meetings with the provider and looked through a sample of documentation such as policies and staff qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of the inspection, and looked at testimonials left by parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's learning and development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff are aware of their role in keeping children safe and know who to contact if they have concerns about children's welfare. The provider uses informative policies and procedures well and reviews risk assessments regularly to help keep children safe. Recruitment and induction procedures are rigorous to help ensure the continued suitability of staff. Self-evaluation is ongoing, for example the provider and staff meet weekly to reflect on their provision and plan for the future learning needs of the children. Staff are supported well in their roles. For example, they are provided with individual support and the provider observes practice to help them develop their skills and raise the quality of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff support children to develop a good understanding of the natural world. For example, children take part in weekly nature walks that engage them in conversations about the world around them. Staff offer good opportunities for the youngest children to develop their listening skills. For example, children take part in a physical dance class where they listen carefully to instructions and move in time to the music. Children take manageable risks in their play and they confidently use large and small play equipment, for instance climbing the slide or kicking a football. This helps develop their physical strength and skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are very supportive, helping all children to settle quickly and enjoy learning. For example, they introduce a visual timetable to help children feel more reassured about what will happen next. Children's behaviour is good and staff give children positive and meaningful praise. Children learn about people's differences beyond their own experiences, for instance, from stories, factual books and role-play resources. Staff work well with other early years professionals and have access to useful resources and training to help support children's individual needs. Children who speak English as an additional language receive positive individual support. For example, staff make communication boxes with traditional items and words in both their home language and in English.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, given their individual starting points. There is effective targeted support for those children who have special educational needs. Children develop good skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They are eager to complete tasks for themselves, for instance when putting on their coats and boots. Children's early mathematical knowledge develops well, for example they identify and sort three-dimensional shapes into the matching boxes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483995 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1001152 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 12 Name of registered person Gemma Louise Mustoe

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07467201732

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Little Gems Montessori Nursery registered in 2014 and is situated in the Long Ditton Cricket Club, in Surbiton, Surrey. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 1.30pm, during the school term time. The nursery operates in line with the Montessori educational philosophy. The provider manages the nursery and holds a Montessori teaching diploma and a BA in Early Years. There are four members of staff, three of whom hold a level 3 childcare qualification. The provider receives funding to provide early education to children aged two and three years.

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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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