The Montessori People At Grey House

Inspection of The Montessori People At Grey House 79 Cambridge Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS5 5NL

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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 highly skilled and passionate leadership team work tirelessly with their dedicated staff to implement an ambitious and engaging curriculum. Children are confident, enthusiastic and independent learners. They show high levels of motivation. They keep trying and enjoy achieving what they set out to do. For example, they order wooden peg people in corresponding order of size from large to small. This helps children to develop their mathematical skills. Children benefit from inspiring opportunities to learn about the world around them. They learn what it means to be part of society. For example, they greet their friends in different languages during circle time. They find the country on the world map corresponding to the greeting they have chosen. They confidently show staff where they will find it.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations, overall, of what all children can achieve. Children who need extra help are well supported. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For instance, staff work with parents to develop targeted plans. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. This includes children who speak English as an additional language.

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n Language development is a strong focus at the nursery. Staff support this particularly well. They use signing along with a song about colours to help develop communication. Older children learn new words and expand their understanding. For example, during a painting activity, staff introduced new words, such as 'predict'. n Staff thoughtfully plan an attractive and well-organised environment. The resources available instantly spark children's curiosity and desire to explore further. For example, children become thoroughly immersed in imaginative play in the 'Indian Restaurant'. They look at words on the menu cards. n Staff ignite a love of books and stories with children of all ages. They read enthusiastically to children and make stories engaging and interactive. Children join in with delight. For example, younger children use props to read 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. This helps children to become familiar with the words and

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concepts that the stories contain. n Overall, the curriculum intent across all areas of learning is implemented well. The provider knows what she wants children to learn and experience at the nursery. Sometimes, however, the planned next steps for children's learning are too broad. This means staff are not able to plan precisely enough to offer the highest levels of challenge to children. n Children find out about their own community. They learn about cultures and the

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30 November 2021 festivals that their friends celebrate. Parents visit the nursery to share experiences, such as Eid and Diwali. They participate in events such as Black History Month. n Staff support children's personal development well. They encourage children to gain new skills and independence. For example, even young babies progress from drinking out of bottles to using cups. n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and carers are unable to enter the premises. Key persons now meet children at the door. Staff ensure that strong relationships with families are maintained. n Staff are good role models and children behave remarkably well for their age. Staff build strong and trusting bonds with children. For example, babies delight in looking at photos of their family as they snuggle up close to staff. n Staff support children to build positive routines that contribute to their good health. They help children to be aware of the importance of good dental

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hygiene. Children delightedly dance in their chairs and hum to a song as they use toothbrushes. n Parents speak very highly of the nursery and the care their children receive. They comment that the staff are extremely supportive and friendly. Staff keep parents updated about their children's day. However, specific information about their child's next steps is not currently shared, to help parents fully support their child's learning at home. n The manager supports staff through regular supervision meetings and discusses their training needs. For example, staff have expressed an interest in learning a second language. This helps staff to continuously improve their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders have thorough systems in place for the recruitment, induction and training of staff. Staff adhere closely to the robust policies, procedures and risk assessments. This fully promotes children's health, safety and well-being. Staff have a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues to help promote children's welfare. They demonstrate a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse, what to do if they have a concern about another staff member and the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Staff know the procedures to follow if they have a concern and what to do to ensure their concerns are acted on.

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should:

n enhance the planning for children's next steps in learning to ensure they are more finely tuned to meet children's individual needs

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30 November 2021 n develop systems even further to share information with parents to keep them up to date with their children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2541446 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10214305 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 52 Number of children on roll 66 Name of registered person The Montessori People At Grey House Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0164 2432050 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Montessori People At Grey House registered in 2019. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The area manager has a relevant early years qualification at level 7 and the manager has a level 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, and follows the Montessori teaching approach. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and manager to evaluate the quality of education. n A meeting was held between the inspector and leaders to discuss arrangements for self-evaluation, recruitment and staff's suitability. n The inspector spoke to staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n A range of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including public liability insurance, the safeguarding policy and procedures, and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The views and opinions of the children and parents were taken into account during the inspection. n The inspector and leader completed a learning walk across all areas of the

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provision to understand how the leaders and staff organise the curriculum and environment.

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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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