Bright Bambini Montessori

Bright Bambini Montessori 29 Alexandra Road, Peterborough PE1 3DE

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Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The provider does not ensure that children who are collected from school are always in the care of staff with a paediatric first-aid certificate. n On occasions, staff do not recognise the opportunity to further extend children's communication and language skills as they play. n Staff do not make the best use of opportunities for quality interactions with children when playing outdoors. Sometimes, staff tend to supervise rather than engage and extend children's learning further.

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It has the following strengths

n Children have developed close bonds with the adults who care for them. They feel confident to approach them with their wants and needs. n Children's independence and essential life skills are promoted well. Children enjoy taking responsibility for small tasks, such as washing and drying the plates and cups. n Staff know the children they care for well. They consider children's personalities and interests when carrying out activities. n Partnerships with parents are very positive. Staff work closely with them to meet children's needs and regularly share information about their child's learning and progress. Parents are very complimentary about the nursery. n The provider reflects on the environment and considers the benefit of additional learning opportunities from outside groups, such as targeted sports programmes, to enrich children's experiences.

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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 ensure that appropriate risk assessments are in place in relation to school drop-offs and collections. 29/03/2019

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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 strengthen the teaching skills of staff, to further develop and extend children's language skills during activities n support staff to focus more precisely on supporting children's learning outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Children are cared for in the setting by sufficient adults with valid first-aid certificates. However, the provider has not made sure that children are collected from school by staff who are qualified in first aid. Despite this, staff are able to demonstrate a suitable knowledge of how to manage accidents. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff demonstrate a suitable understanding of how to report concerns about adults or children in the setting. Recruitment is robust and ongoing suitability is monitored. The provider monitors the progress individual children make and is beginning to implement systems to assess the progress children make in different groups. Weekly meetings and regular supervisions help to monitor staff practice and identify training needs. The provider demonstrates vision for the future. She seeks the views of parents to help her improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children show good interest in the activities on offer. Children persevere well at tasks, such as threading beads and grouping resources into colour groups. They develop their hand-to-eye-coordination, for instance, as they carefully pour beans from one jug to another. Activities, such as finding and fitting the correct key into a lock, encourage children to problem solve. Children enjoy sensory experiences. They crush egg shells with a pestle and mortar to hear the crunching sound they make. Staff read stories enthusiastically and help children develop a love of books. Children's learning is accurately assessed and reviewed. The required progress check at age two is completed in conjunction with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's good health is not fully assured in the event of an accident during school drop-offs and collections. Nevertheless, children settle quickly on arrival and are happy in the setting. Staff work closely with parents at the beginning to find out what children know and can do. Children behave well. They follow instructions and learn to take responsibility for themselves, as they tidy away resources they have used. Older children confidently take care of their own self- care needs. Children gain an understanding of healthy foods, for example by growing vegetables in the garden. There are good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills outdoors. Staff are vigilant regarding children's safety in the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress from their individual starting points. Staff forge effective links where necessary with other professionals to fully support children's welfare and all-round development. Children are developing the key skills needed for school. They engage in activities that support their early writing skills, such as making circular movements with their brush or hand in paint. They show confidence and a willingness to take part in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545002 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10093257 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Akhtar, Safina

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01733 306565

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Bright Bambini Montessori registered in 2017. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6, including one with early years teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery delivers the Montessori method of practice.

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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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