Vision Montessori School

Inspection of Vision Montessori School All Hallows Church Hall, Greenford, Ealing UB6 0PR

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children in the setting are independent and happy learners. With the support of staff, they are able to direct their own learning. Children have access to the garden area, where they can enjoy physical games. The children communicate well with their peers and familiar adults. They are able to have meaningful conversations. For example, while playing in the garden, the children independently created their own game and its rules. Staff supported the rules when other children wished to join. They used opportunities to extend the children's vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The setting has high expectations for children. Staff promote and plan for the uniqueness of children's learning experience. The room is set out with a wide variety of activities. This allows the children's learning to progress independently. The tasks are developed to allow children to be stretched, with support provided by staff for children of all abilities to participate. Staff know their children and adapt activities to the needs of the children. For example, changing the afternoon activity as the children wanted to go outside.

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The provision is good

Staff are aware of the effect of COVID-19 lockdowns on children and their families and have provided activities online during that time. They are aware of the impact that this has had on children and provide individualised support to children affected by the lockdown.

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n Mathematics is embedded in the curriculum as children are encouraged to use numbers by staff doing various activities, for example using counting while playing in the garden. Most children are able to count, hold conversations with their peers and older adults. n Children are well behaved. They are able to listen while other adults and children talk, share and wait their turn. n Children are able to move freely through the setting. This promotes high levels of independence. For example, the children are able to choose activities while staff support and direct their learning. n Children understand the routine and are able to perform self-care tasks. For example, on entering the building children are able to take off their coats and hang them up, place their shoes in an appropriate place and wash their hands. Staff support newer children, who are not so sure, to develop their confidence. n The staff model positive behaviours, which the children also show. Staff ask

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children how they feel, and children make the staff aware, for example, that another child was not feeling well during snack time. n The setting uses meditation and yoga to support the children's good, calm behaviour. The children were calm, showing good interactions with adults and

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17 October 2022 other children. n The management team are effective. They work together to ensure they meet the individual child's needs. They plan the environment to give children variety and activities that stretch them. Children are kept safe. n Children are settled gradually. Parents are aware of their key person. Parents are happy with the communication they receive. Although they are not always aware of planned meetings, they feel staff will speak with them about any concerns. n The manager has a clear vision for ongoing improvements for the nursery. She has identified strengths and areas for further development, which includes evaluating staff practice and building on their skills. For example, identifying improvements needed in the morning circle time and during the observed activity. n Communication and language are embedded throughout the setting. Children are spoken to throughout the day by staff in an appropriate manner. Routine is

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used by staff to support this. For example, in the morning activity, children discuss the days of the week, weather and other areas. However, some children lose concentration during the longer morning session, although their behaviour remains good.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are aware of the safeguarding policies and procedures in the setting. When staff have concerns, they discuss it with the manager and relevant professionals. Managers are clear on reporting processes. This allows for appropriate action to be taken. They receive regular training, which they implement. Recent training for staff has included updating their knowledge of safeguarding and understanding of neglect. From this staff have implemented new processes to help them recognise any concerns earlier. Managers monitor that staff keep information regarding safeguarding incidents and training up to date.

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should:

n consider more closely how to adapt group activities to ensure all children fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities n embed the system for monitoring the quality of provision to build on staff's awareness of following policies and procedures to support their practice and confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359128 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10235126 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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Total number of places 46 Number of children on roll 10 Name of registered person Ojal Montessori UK Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0203 488 2877 or 07575176267 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Vision Montessori School registered in 2007. It is located in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. The nursery is open each weekday from 9am to 3pm and operated during school terms. The provider receives funding to offer free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. There are four members of staff. One member of staff holds early years professional status. The remaining three staff have qualifications at either level 3 or level 6. The nursery follows the Montessori educational philosophy.

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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 The deputy manager took the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector held a meeting with the management team. She looked at

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relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The deputy manager spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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