Maria Montessori Nursery School

Inspection of Maria Montessori Nursery School St Martins Church Hall, Hale Gardens, London, Ealing W3 9SQ

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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

Children flourish in this friendly and inclusive nursery. They form strong attachments with the staff and show that they feel happy and safe as they play. Children demonstrate their enjoyment and knowledge of books as they re-enact a story about three little pigs. They are full of energy and enthusiasm as they work together to build a house. They show imagination as they extend the story using their own ideas.

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The provision is good

Children choose their activities and interact confidently. They know what is expected of them and their behaviour is good. Children follow the familiar daily routines, which support their sense of belonging. For instance, on arrival, they change into their indoor shoes and store their belongings on individual coat pegs and in 'cubby-holes'.

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The provision is good

Staff want all children to do as well as possible, and work hard to meet their individual needs. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support to help them follow routines and access the curriculum. All children make good progress from their initial starting points. Children who speak English as an additional language are happy to be greeted in their home languages. They receive consistent support to understand and learn new words and quickly become fluent English speakers.

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need to do better?

n The owner and manager work closely together to lead the provision. They constantly reflect on practice, to ensure that they meet the needs of the staff and children. For instance, they are aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on some children's personal and emotional development. Therefore, they have focused staff's training and support for children in these areas. Children demonstrate the positive effects of this, as they confidently develop friendships and express their feelings. n Children benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum. The manager acts with integrity to ensure that all children, including children with SEND and those who receive funding, access their full entitlement to early education. She helps parents to understand the importance of regular attendance, to support their children's progress. n Parents speak highly of the friendly staff. They list the skills and knowledge that

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children have gained by attending, such as developing confidence and learning good manners. Parents say that staff speak to them daily about their children's care and development and provide photographs of their play via the nursery app. This helps parents to feel very involved in their children's learning. n Staff know children well and plan a good range of experiences, to ignite their

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27 April 2022 enthusiasm. Generally, teaching is of a high standard. For instance, during activities, staff demonstrate how to use resources, introduce new vocabulary and provide positive praise and encouragement. However, staff are less effective at extending children's knowledge and interests spontaneously, during their self- initiated play. n Children show positive attitudes to learning. For example, younger children display a can-do attitude as they challenge their abilities on the climbing apparatus. They try out their techniques as they learn to scale the climbing net. Older children thoughtfully estimate how many chairs they will need for their group time. They are confident to express their ideas and show enthusiasm as they count to discover who has guessed correctly. n Staff provide large-group activities for children to learn together, such as music and drama sessions and circle times. However, on occasion, these are not

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organised as well as they could be, to support all children's concentration and participation. For instance, the noise from lively singing sessions for toddlers sometimes distracts older children who are having discussions. n Children develop high levels of independence and self-esteem. They enjoy being helpful and show care and respect for the environment and resources. For example, children remove their paintings and clean the easel, so that it is ready for the next person. n Staff ensure that children play and exercise outdoors each day to support their physical health and well-being. They teach children about different types of food and how these affect their bodies. Children remember that they must not eat too much fat and that fruit provides vitamins. They are proud to demonstrate that their packed lunches are nutritionally balanced.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff attend training and regularly review their safeguarding knowledge. They understand a range of safeguarding issues, such as the impact of domestic violence and the risks of radicalisation. The manager and staff know how to identify signs of abuse and the procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child's welfare. They understand how to respond if there is an allegation or concern about an adult working with children. Staff assess risks and follow nursery procedures to help maintain a safe and secure environment for children.

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should:

n support staff to develop a deeper understanding of how to promote children's learning during their self-initiated play n review and improve the organisation of some group activities to support

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27 April 2022 children's consistent engagement and participation more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553983 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10174071 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Maria Montessori Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07947247728 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Maria Montessori Nursery School registered in 2017. It is situated in the London Borough of Ealing. The nursery school operates Monday to Friday, from 8.50am to 2.50pm during school term times only. The provider employs eight staff to work with the children. Of these, seven have early years qualifications at level 3, level 4 or level 5. The owner also works in the setting occasionally and holds early years professional status. The provision 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 provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager showed the inspector around the nursery premises. She explained how they organise the environment and learning programmes for children. n The inspector observed activities and interactions between children and staff to evaluate the quality of education. This included a joint observation with the manager. n Parents, staff and children shared their views and experiences with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector met with the manager and the provider to discuss leadership issues, such as the recruitment of and training and support for staff. n A sample of the nursery's documents were reviewed by the inspector. This included staff's suitability checks and paediatric first-aid certificates.

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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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