The Robin Montessori

Inspection of The Robin Montessori 67 Studdridge Street, London SW6 3TD

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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

Older children separate from their carers well and are eager to start their play. Younger children new to the setting are supported very well by staff to settle and feel comfortable in their new surroundings. Staff interact well with older children as they explore differences between islands and lakes and enjoy finding the nursery on digital maps. Younger children enjoy playing with 'real life' items in the kitchen role play area. During other activities on offer, they talk about what they can smell as they use the grinder to grind coffee beans. This develops their small-muscle skills as they are learning about the world around them. Children show happiness in all areas of their play and care. The impact of the curriculum is clear. Children make good progress in their learning and are ready for their next steps in education.

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The provision is good

Staff have high overall expectations for all children. They work towards their ethos of supporting children to become happy, independent, confident and caring. This supports children to develop sound values for later in life. Children behave well, tidy up their toys and share with their friends. Staff provide a warm and caring environment, where children feel content and secure. Children spontaneously approach staff for hugs and cuddle up contentedly, sharing their 'family' book when they feel upset and unsure.

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need to do better?

n The management team has an ambitious vision for children's learning and development. The staff team has created a curriculum that balances effectively the Montessori approach alongside the seven areas of learning in the early years foundation stage. Staff share this vision and promote it well in their practice. They demonstrate a clear understanding of how both approaches complement each other. This means that all children are well prepared for the next stages of their learning, including the eventual move on to school. n Staff provide children with a variety of activities, which they are eager to join in with. Overall, staff deliver good interactions with children, who make steady progress from their starting points. However, staff do not consistently communicate with each other where they are needed to best support children, particularly during changes in routines and during outdoor focus activities.

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Therefore, some children are unsure of what is happening, and others do not fully benefit from the learning on offer. n Children demonstrate their natural curiosity and are excited by learning. They are fascinated by nature, particularly sowing seeds. Children learn about the different things a seed needs to grow and eagerly talk about the tomato plants they were growing over the summer. This supports their understanding of the world around them.

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need to do better?

8 September 2022 n Children develop good language skills. Staff communicate regularly with children and help them to expand their vocabulary. They introduce new words and explain their meaning to extend children's understanding. Children learn to repeat phrases as they join an engaging story time, use new words and confidently ask questions. Children who speak English as an additional language are helped to make connections in their learning. For instance, staff use a variety of resources, and many staff join conversations in children's home language to support them to settle and feel comfortable at nursery. n The garden provides an engaging space for children to explore and be curious. They enthusiastically run outside when the doors open and become immersed in the available activities. Children access open-ended resources that encourage them to use their imaginations and be creative. n Parents speak highly of the nursery. They report that their children are

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need to do better?

supported very well to settle into nursery life and that there is good communication from the staff. Parents are kept well informed about their children's learning and day at nursery. Many comment that the support is helpful, as children who are new to the nursery are regularly happy when being collected after being dropped off upset. Parents enjoy receiving information that will support their children's learning at home. n Self-evaluation is successful. The manager considers the views of staff, children and parents when making improvements to the setting and curriculum. She regularly seeks the views of parents for suggestions to improve.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a very good understanding of safeguarding and know about the signs and symptoms of abuse. They recognise how to record and report concerns to the designated safeguarding lead for the nursery. Staff are required to complete regular training to ensure their knowledge of safeguarding issues remains up to date. The managers and staff complete effective daily risk assessments in the nursery. The premises are secure and well maintained, which contributes to keeping children safe. The managers employ a robust recruitment process to ensure all staff have been appropriately checked and vetted, and regular supervisions ensure that staff remain suitable to work with children.

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should:

n improve staff deployment to help support children more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2552360 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10233448 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 38 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person The Robin Montessori Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02073718736 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Robin Montessori registered in 2019. It operates from a church building in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Several staff hold a Montessori diploma at level 4. The nursery is open from 8am until 4pm, Monday to Friday. It offers a holiday club from 9am until 3pm, during school holidays. The nursery offers funding for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the nursery 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 nursery. n The inspector and the manager conducted a learning walk together to discuss how the early years provision is organised and structured. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the provider and held discussions about the quality of teaching observed. n The inspector observed staff's interactions with children and the impact these have on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector, and these were taken into account to assess the effectiveness of partnerships with parents. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times. n A range of documents, including staff suitability checks and qualifications, were viewed 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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