Casa Montessori Richmond

Casa Montessori Richmond 23 Marksbury Avenue, Richmond TW9 4JE

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Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is inadequate

n The provider does not ensure that prospective staff undergo robust vetting checks to ensure their suitability. n The deputy manager, who was in charge on the day of the inspection, did not know if all staff hold a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check, and whether some staff must not be left unsupervised with children. n Important information about children's individual needs is not shared effectively between the manager and staff. Therefore, key people do not have all the information they need to help children feel safe and develop secure emotional attachments. n The inspector was not able to review all relevant records and documentation, due to these being at the manager's home. As important records were not kept on site, the deputy manager did not have all the relevant information she needed to manage the setting.

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It has the following strengths

n Staff promote and support children's learning very well. They ask challenging questions and provide activities that they know will capture their interests. Children are eager to learn and they make good progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for every member of staff 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the suitability of all staff is thoroughly checked and reviewed, such as through relevant vetting processes 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the key-person system to ensure staff have a thorough understanding of each child's individual needs 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure records are easily accessible and available for inspection at all times. 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the setting, indoors and out. She also spoke to the deputy manager, staff and the children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed activities and care routines. She also carried out a joint observation with the deputy manager. n The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation and records. n This inspection was prioritised under the risk assessment process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The provider has failed to ensure that the suitability of staff is thoroughly checked before they start working with children. As a result, some staff start work without sufficient checks. The setting is safe and secure, and staff deploy themselves well and meet relevant staffing ratios. All staff have very recently been employed and have received some relevant training as part of their induction. However, as relevant documentation is not on site, the deputy manager was unsure of who held a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check. This means she is not aware of when she needs to take action to make sure children are not left unsupervised with an unchecked member of staff. Staff explain they feel able to seek support from the management team and are keen to develop their skills. All children are assigned a key person. However, important information gathered by the manager from parents and other professionals, is

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

not always shared with key staff in a timely manner. This has a significant impact on how effectively they can meet children's individual needs. Although there are some plans to review the quality of the provision, there have been a number of breaches of requirements, showing that current systems are ineffective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff understand the importance of supporting children's learning through well-planned, targeted activities. They seek information about children's starting points from parents and review their progress. Although the staff team is new, they are experienced practitioners who know how to engage children in activities that challenge them. When children show interest in the toy dinosaurs, staff encourage them to describe the dinosaur's teeth, and compare these. Children use lots of descriptive language and staff help them to think about what dinosaurs used to eat. Staff introduce words such as, 'carnivore' and, 'herbivore' which children repeat, helping them to widen their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Although many children settle quickly into the provision, some children feel less secure and get upset during periods of transition. Staff have recognised this but the manager has not shared the information she has gathered from parents. This, in addition to weaknesses in safe recruitment and vetting, has a significant impact on how children feel safe and secure. Children benefit from regular physical play and from talking at snack time about different types of food and what is healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have close friendships with others and recognise their talents. They enjoy making patterns in dough, using a wide range of resources. They develop their understanding of number through counting during activities and learn about weight and measure as they explore weighing scales. They solve problems, such as adding items and taking them away to make the scales balance. Children confidently explore activities alone and in small groups, working cooperatively to achieve their goal. They are independent and enjoy taking on new challenges.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537443 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10056919 Type of provision Full day care Registers Early Years Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Casa Montessori Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07718649204

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Casa Montessori Richmond registered in August 2016. It is located in Richmond, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The nursey is open term time only. They open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm and Friday 9am to 12.30pm. There are six members of staff, of these four hold relevant early years qualifications to at least level 3. The nursery operates in line with the Montessori educational philosophy.

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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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