Beehive On Queens Park Montessori School

Beehive On Queens Park Montessori School Beehive On Queens Park Montessori School, 147 Chevening Road, London, NW6 6DZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 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 values her staff team and demonstrates effective leadership qualities. She continually reflects on the quality of the setting and staff practice and is continually seeking ways to improve.  Staff deployment is effective, which ensures that children are provided with good levels of support and challenge. The key-person system is implemented effectively, which enables new children to feel reassured and to settle into their new environment quickly.  Systems to track children's individual progress are used effectively to identify and target any gaps in their progress.  Children physical health is well promoted. They enjoy nutritious snacks and regular opportunities to engage in outdoor activities. They also enjoy taking part in weekly yoga classes.  Parents speak highly of the nursery and are very happy with the care and learning experiences provided. They comment that they receive informative feedback from staff,

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This provision is good

which enables them to continue to support their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not consistently respond to children's ideas or interact as well as possible to fully extend their learning or promote their thinking skills.  Systems for tracking the progress of different groups of children are not fully developed to provide staff with the most accurate overview of the progress they are making.

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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

 support staff to be able to recognise when to offer additional support to encourage children to consider new ideas to extend their thinking and learning further during activities  develop further the systems for tracking different groups of children to support staff to target learning more precisely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in different rooms and all areas, including in the outdoor learning environment.  The inspector spoke to staff and parents and engaged with some children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the provider, where they discussed the organisation and leadership of the setting.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's information and staff files.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The provider has a secure understanding of her responsibility to ensure that staff are suitable for their roles and she has robust procedures for checking their suitability. Staff have a good awareness of child protection issues. They know what to do if they have any concerns about the welfare of a child and they know how to implement the whistle-blowing procedure. The provider and staff are highly motivated and work well together to create a warm and nurturing learning environment, where all children feel included. The provider offers staff regular supervisory meetings and closely monitors their practice to identify further training and development needs. This contributes to the good quality and consistent practice throughout the staff team.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and knowledgeable about the needs of young children. They plan a challenging and stimulating learning environment, and children spend their time engaged in purposeful play experiences. Staff regularly observe children to understand their achievements and plan to support the next steps in their learning. They complete accurate assessments to identify children's stage of development, which they share with parents during planned consultations. They include parents in the assessment process by encouraging them to share their views on their children's learning and they use this information well to inform future planning. There are good processes to support children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to support children to achieve agreed targets in their individual educational plans. This support enables these children to make significant gains

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

in their development, taking into account where they were at when they started.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy learning in a safe and welcoming environment, where they are settled and enjoy the close and strong bonds they establish with staff. Children behave well, and demonstrate good manners and consideration towards others. Staff act as positive role models and help children to develop their social skills. Children develop a positive view of the diverse world in which they live. They have plenty of opportunities to learn about their own and other people's cultures through their daily interactions and as they engage in the various toys and resources available.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make steady progress in learning and development taking into account their varying starting points. They gain useful skills that prepare them well for the next stages of their learning, including school. They display good levels of confidence, motivation and perseverance and are keen to learn. They participate well in activities and independently initiate their play and pursue their own interests. They manage their personal care skills well, such as washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children help themselves to snacks when they are hungry, and regulate this for themselves as they take turns and wait patiently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491018 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1030340 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 49 Name of registered person Honeycomb Learning Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 020 89692235

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Beehive on Queens Park Montessori School registered in 2015. It operates from the ground floor of a converted detached house in Queens Park in the London Borough of Brent. The nursery is open each weekday from 8.40am to 4pm, term time only, although it also runs a holiday camp during the summer break. The nursery employs seven staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery follows the Montessori approach to learning.

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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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