Early Educators Montessori

Inspection of Early Educators Montessori The Trinity Centre, Baxter Road, Ilford IG1 2HN

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The managers and staff have created a harmonious and friendly environment. Children demonstrate that they are well settled and thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. They arrive with big smiles on their faces, eager to start their day. Children develop close and trusting relationships with staff. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Children behave well. They learn to follow the routines and understand what staff expect of them. Children learn to be respectful to others and develop friendships with their peers.

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The provision is good

Staff want children to achieve all that they can. They help them to develop important skills, so that they are well prepared to move on to school. Children listen to stories with increasing attention and learn to follow instructions from adults. Older children speak out confidently within a group. They display an interest in the natural world as they share their ideas about the weather and changing seasons. Children play cooperatively and demonstrate good social skills. They show curiosity as they mix together natural materials, such as soil, leaves, sand and water to create 'porridge'. Children use their knowledge of different families and occupations to enhance their role play, as they take on roles, such as 'big sister' or 'doctor'.

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need to do better?

n The managers, who also own the nursery, work closely with the staff to support children and their families. Parents comment on the excellent communication with staff. They appreciate the support that they receive to support children's progress at home. The managers are aware of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's development and emotional well-being. They provide supportive stay-and-play sessions to help include parents in their children's learning. n Staff closely monitor children's progress from the start. They are proactive and ensure that children receive the early help and support that they need. Staff work together with parents and other professionals to develop targeted learning plans. This helps to close any gaps in children's learning. Additional funding is used well. The managers and staff have created a cosy den in the garden. This provides a quiet area outdoors for language activities and sensory play. All

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children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, children receiving funding and those who speak English as an additional language, progress well from their starting points in learning. n The managers and staff provide a well-balanced and interesting curriculum, which supports all areas of children's learning. In general, the quality of teaching is good. However, on occasion, staff do not plan group activities consistently to support children who are at different stages in their learning. Therefore, children

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19 November 2021 do not learn all that they could from the experiences. n Staff support children's communication skills well. For instance, they introduce new words and use repetition to help children remember them. Staff interact sensitively with children and help them to understand behavioural boundaries. They ask children whether they are feeling happy or sad and teach them signs, to express these feelings. However, staff do not then expand on these conversations, to help children identify a wider range of emotions, such as if they feel too shy to speak out. n Children show a very positive approach to their learning. They focus well on activities that they choose. For instance, children display intense concentration and attention to detail, as they create collages from small pieces of coloured paper and sequins. Children demonstrate energy and enthusiasm as they sing songs and number rhymes. They count accurately and use their fingers to

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indicate how many items are left if one is taken away. n Staff focus on teaching children about healthy lifestyles. Children play outdoors each day and enjoy vigorous exercise as they climb, balance, jump and pedal tricycles. They learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn to use knives safely as they cut up their fruit at snack time. Staff teach children good hygiene routines, such as regular handwashing. They talk to children about dental health as they bathe the dolls and pretend to brush their teeth.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The managers carry out robust checks on all staff, students and volunteers, to ensure that they are suitable to work with children. Staff complete a range of safeguarding training and have access to helpful safeguarding information within the nursery. They know the procedures to follow if they become concerned about children's welfare or the behaviour of an adult working with children. Staff understand a broad range of safeguarding issues, such as the effects of domestic violence and the risks of radicalisation. Staff use risk assessments effectively to help maintain a safe and hygienic environment for children.

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should:

n improve the planning and delivery of group activities, to ensure that they meet the individual learning needs of all children taking part n teach children about a broad range of emotions, to help them understand and regulate their feelings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554913 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10174511 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

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inspection

Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 19 Name of registered person Early Educators Montessori Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 478 2162 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Early Educators Montessori registered in 2017. The setting operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3.30pm, during term time. The setting employs five members of staff, including the managers. All staff hold early years qualifications at level 6, level 4 or level 3. The setting offers funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the providers and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The managers and the inspector completed a learning walk together, they discussed the curriculum and how the provision is organised. n The inspector observed a range of learning experiences indoors and outdoors, and evaluated the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n One of the managers and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity and evaluated the quality of teaching together. n The inspector spoke to parents, staff and children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences. n A range of documents, including staff's suitability checks, paediatric first-aid certificates and safeguarding policies were reviewed by the inspector.

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We carried out this inspection 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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