Casa Montessori Richmond

Casa Montessori Richmond 23 Marksbury Avenue, Richmond TW9 4JE

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Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date 6 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The management team has worked hard to make the improvements identified at the last inspection. Recruitment procedures are robust to ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. n The staff know the children in their care well. They make accurate assessments of children's development when they first start at the nursery and use this information effectively to plan for future learning. Children behave well. n There is an effective key person system in place to help new children feel secure. Staff recognise when children need extra reassurance. For example, when they first arrive and are tearful staff quickly comfort them. n Staff build good relationships with parents. They speak highly of the nursery and appreciate the good care that the staff provide. They particularly commend the bilingualism at nursery, encouraging all children to develop an understanding of languages from an early age. n Staff do not focus closely enough on the planning of activities to ensure they explain

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This provision is good

the purpose of the activity, so that children fully understand what is expected of them. This means that some activities do not maximise learning opportunities for all children. n Staff do not ensure there are sufficient role-play activities accessible to help children develop their imagination during play.

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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

n review the planning of activities so that children understand what they need to do, to further encourage their learning n develop opportunities for children to use their imagination in role-play activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spent time observing children in the nursery room and garden. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and staff suitability checks. n The inspector held discussions with the provider and staff. n The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views on the nursery. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The provider, who is also the manager, has addressed the areas of improvement identified at the last inspection. Safeguarding is effective. Staff understand the procedures to identify and report any concerns regarding the welfare of a child and if an allegation was made against a member of staff. The provider has effective systems in place to support staff development. She carries out regular supervision meetings and this enable staff to identify training opportunities and have discussions about their key children. Staff also meet regularly and evaluate their practice together and combine in- house training opportunities to support their future practice. Recent behaviour management training has helped staff to be consistent in dealing with any minor behavioural issues. The provider regularly reviews polices and procedures and has clear action plans in place to support the continuous development of the staff team.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently play in a welcoming and stimulating environment. Staff support children's understanding of mathematics well. For example, children count and begin to do simple addition and subtraction sums. Staff provide good opportunities for children to develop their bilingual communication and language skills. For example, they introduce new words, ask questions, model good language effectively and translate French or Spanish words into English. The provider and staff closely monitor and track the progress of individuals and groups of children. This enables them to identify any gaps in learning and take targeted action to help support children with their development. Staff develop good partnerships with other professionals and work closely together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong attachments with staff. The provider has established effective settling-in arrangements for new children. This is organised in discussion with the parent and is flexible depending on children's individual needs. Staff carry out home visits, which enables them to see children in their own environment and helps them tailor good support for each child. Staff support children well to follow a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy being physically active in the nursery garden. They demonstrate their confidence and coordination skills as they climb and balance on equipment. Children learn about differences and helping the lives of others. For example, they recently made soup for a local homeless charity.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in relation to their starting points. Any gaps in learning are closing at a steady pace. Children's independence is encouraged during the routines of the day. They learn to help themselves to snacks, cut up fruit and pour their own drinks. They develop a good awareness of needing to change their indoor shoes and putting on their coats when wanting to go outside. Children are well prepared to move on to the next stage in their learning or for going to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537443 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10078553 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Casa Montessori Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 6 September 2018 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 Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm and Friday 9am to 12.30pm, term time only. There are five members of staff, of these four hold relevant early years qualifications. The nursery operates in line with the Montessori educational philosophy. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four 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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