Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Kellybrook Montessori Nursery Scout Hut, 53 Billingshurst Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 3LN

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Inspection date 20 May 2019 Previous inspection date 15 October 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 manager regularly considers the views of staff, parents and children to help her improve the setting. n Children are very happy in the safe and welcoming environment. They choose their own resources and are motivated to learn. n Children develop warm and caring attachments with staff and each other. The manager and staff support children's emotional well-being effectively. They praise children and build on their developing self-esteem. n The manager and staff are good role models and children's behaviour is good. Children are kind and caring to each other. They work together on activities and share and take turns well. Children learn skills that will help them in their future learning. n The manager and staff support children's early writing skills effectively. This is evident when children confidently write their names. n The manager monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in learning and puts

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This provision is good

plans in place to help ensure all children make good progress. n The manager and staff do not consistently provide opportunities to build on older children's understanding of technology and how things work. n The manager and staff have not yet fully developed the book area so all children can look at books, rest and relax in comfort during the session.

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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 enhance opportunities for older children to gain an understanding of information technology n improve the book area and make it more inviting especially for younger children to look at books, rest and relax in.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector toured the premises and observed the impact of teaching on children's enjoyment and development. n The inspector spoke with parents to gain an understanding of their views. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation. n The inspector spoke with the manager and staff about their practice and children's learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager and staff know what to do and who to contact if they have a concern about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff have a good relationship with parents and other agencies, including school, and share children's information well. For example, the setting uses the same language programme as school to provide continuity in learning for children. The manager conducts staff supervisions and supports staff in identifying strengths and areas for improvement and provides them with the appropriate support to help improve their practice. For instance, after attending training staff are more aware of how to support children who learn best outdoors. Since the last inspection the manager has improved the teaching techniques used by staff to allow children more opportunities to develop and express their own thoughts.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff teach younger children to count and name shapes and colours and ask challenging questions of older children. They support children to experiment and explore well. For example, they learn about cause and effect. The manager and staff support children's understanding of the natural world. They teach children about the seasons and how blossom falls from trees in spring. They learn that worms live in the soil and how swan chicks hatch from eggs and are called cygnets. Staff teach children about the rainforest and they learn how some frogs are poisonous. They learn about bees and how honey is made. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the world around us. The manager and staff teach children effectively about healthy eating practices. They learn how dairy products have calcium which is good for teeth and bones. They learn how some cheese is made from goats' and sheep's milk as well as cows' milk. Children learn

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

that a milk jelly is called a blancmange. Staff extend learning well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The manager and staff teach children effectively about safety. Children are encouraged to decide if they are able to access equipment themselves and are taught about personal risk well. For example, children know how to access a climbing frame and only come down the slide when it is safe to do so. They learn how to cross a road safely and are aware of the dangers of moving vehicles. They learn how to keep the environment tidy and know that discarded toys may be a trip hazard. Children learn about their bodies and how they work. For instance, they discuss how people with glasses may not be able to see and how some people may use a wheelchair to help them be mobile. Staff teach children to recognise disability symbols. Children learn about disability effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have lots of opportunities to practise their physical skills. They play outside in the garden and access the climbing equipment and other resources. Children have good manners, they learn to listen well and have good concentration. They are learning about routines and follow instructions well. They learn to be independent and identify their names on their peg when registering in the morning, and sound out the letters and begin early reading. Children learn good skills needed in preparation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113556 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10082715 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Noden, Siobhan Mary

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Date of previous inspection 15 October 2018 Telephone number 07835925725

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Kellybrook Montessori Nursery registered in 1991. It is located in the village of Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham in West Sussex. The nursery operates during school term times only, for five mornings a week from 9.15am to 12.15pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are three members of staff, including the manager who has a recognised early years qualification at level 3. The nursery follows the Montessori 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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