Walthamstow Village Montessori Nursery

Walthamstow Village Montessori Nursery 6-7 West Avenue, London, E17 9QN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 August 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Some staff do not fully know the signs that may mean a child is at risk of harm or what action to take if they have concerns. Some staff do not know the possible signs that a child may be at risk of extreme views or behaviours. This puts children's welfare at risk. This breach also relates to the Childcare Register requirements.  Staff who work with babies do not show they are responsive or sensitive to their emotional needs or focus strongly on their learning. This means babies do not learn the skills they need to develop and learn effectively and be ready for their next stages in learning.  Some staff are not sufficiently supported to carry out their roles and responsibilities, which means younger babies do not have their care and educational needs met.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff establish professional relationships with parents to help support their children's care and learning. For example, they share information about their children's progress.  Staff support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and provide them with plenty of nutritious food.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure all staff understand the safeguarding policy and procedure and have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues; including those relating to the 'Prevent' duty guidance 15/09/2017

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Due Date

 ensure staff working with babies have the necessary support to develop their skills so as to form responsive, sensitive relationships with babies, to encourage their emotional development and stimulate their learning 15/09/2017

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Due Date

 ensure staff working with the youngest children focus on the three prime areas of learning to help them gain the confidence and skills to support successful learning. 15/09/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out as part of the risk assessment process.  The inspector observed the staff's interactions during activities indoors and looked at a range of resources and equipment. She also undertook a joint observation of an activity with the manager.  The inspector talked with parents, the provider, manager, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector had discussions with the manager about policies and procedures and methods of assessing and planning for children's progress. The inspector also discussed how staff work with parents and other providers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. Some staff do not know the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and do not know whom to refer concerns to. Some staff do not understand the signs that a child may be at risk of extreme views or behaviours, which compromises children's safety The manager knows how to notify Ofsted of any significant events. The manager knows to follow safeguarding procedures and work with external agencies if concerns have been raised about staff practice. Some staff are suitable to carry out their roles and responsibilities. The manager checks staff's ongoing suitability, but has failed to note a lack of staff awareness of safeguarding matters and providing appropriate support for babies. Staff are well deployed and supervise children adequately. Staff carry out risk assessment of the premises to help identify any potential risks to children to help keep them safe. The manager carries out supervisions with staff, and some staff have adequate

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

training opportunities. However, staff who work with the babies are not supported to develop their skills well enough, so have poor interaction with them and do not provide effective learning opportunities. The manager monitors older children's progress appropriately, to help identify any gaps in learning. Those who need extra help are appropriately supported, and staff work well with specialist agencies to help children catch up in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Staff who work with the youngest children do not focus sufficiently well on their personal, social and emotional development, their communication and language, and their physical development. They do not help them to develop and grow in confidence, to help them learn effectively. Older children develop appropriate skills for school. For example, they develop their communication and language skills, as they welcome each other during group play. Staff support older children's mathematical and literacy skills well. For instance, children sort shapes into size and order and use numbers in everyday language. Children learn to recognise and write the letters in their name. They enjoy listening to stories and handling books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weakness in safeguarding puts children at risk. Furthermore, staff are not fully sensitive or responsive to babies' emotional needs. Staff manage older children's behaviour appropriately. Children are well-behaved and understand the consequences of their behaviour. Staff support children to respect and celebrate each other's differences. For instance, staff teach children about different cultural festivals. Staff encourage older children's understanding of safety. For example, children skilfully handle cutting tools. Staff know how to manage accidents; they record these correctly and inform parents.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Babies' progress is not good enough and does not match the levels of progress made by most children. Babies do not gain the skills for communication and language, or develop social skills. However, older children and those who need extra support are adequately prepared for the move on to their next stages of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545165 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1112071 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 140 Number of children on roll 99 Name of registered person Headstart Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07757535777

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Walthamstow Village Montessori registered in 2017. It is situated in Walthamstow Village in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The setting opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education to children aged three years. The provider employs 25 staff, 22 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3 or above.

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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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