Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School

Inspection of Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School Shepherds Corner, Stragglethorpe, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NOTTINGHAM NG12 2JZ

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Staff have excellent relationships with children. Children tell staff, 'You are my best friend,' as they snuggle in to listen to a story. Babies confidently explore their room, going back to staff for reassurance when needed. Staff are excellent role models. Children behave well and understand the high expectations staff have of them. For example, as pre-school children are asked to tidy away their toys, they shout, 'Choose it, use it, put it away,' as they tidy up. Children show kindness towards each other, for example, older children help younger children take their shoes off. Toddlers learn what is expected of them as staff use a puppet called 'Mikey' to talk to them about sharing toys and using 'kind hands'.

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The provision is good

Children have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. Toddlers learn to take risks safely as they navigate the new climbing frame for the first time. Staff support them to move carefully so they do not fall off. Pre-school children concentrate as they use their small-muscle skills to use keys to open padlocks. Staff provide rich language to support children's communication and language development. Babies excitedly wiggle their bottoms as they copy actions and babble back to staff as they sing songs. Children develop a love of books. They spend time independently looking at these and listen to stories that staff read to them.

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need to do better?

n The management team is passionate about the curriculum it provides. Staff follow children's interests and support them to become independent. The staff know the children well. They ask parents for regular feedback about their children and complete their own observations and assessments to help them plan children's next steps. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n Since the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have recognised that children need more support with their language and physical development. The management team has been proactive in helping to bridge these gaps in learning by employing other professionals, such as a speech and language therapist and sports coaches. These professionals guide staff, teaching them how to deliver strategies to help children to reach individual learning goals. n Staff extend children's learning well. For example, pre-school children explore the forest area as they hunt for bugs. They shout, 'Oh look, I found a big one,'

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as they proudly show their friends a worm. Staff extend children's vocabulary as they introduce words such as 'huge' and 'massive'. Staff teach children why leaves turn yellow, explaining they no longer have the 'nutrients' they need to stay green. Toddlers learn about shapes and sizes as staff ask them if their biscuits at lunch are small, big, square or round.

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8 November 2022 n Children have access to a variety of experiences and engage well in activities of their choosing. For example, toddlers enjoy exploring light boxes in the sensory room. Staff encourage them to learn how to turn them on and off, discussing how they go dark when turned off. However, on occasion, some children lose interest and disengage during group activities. At times, some staff do not always deliver these activities well enough to support children to remain engaged in their learning. n Staff support children's independence from a young age. Babies are encouraged to feed themselves at lunch, developing their hand-to-eye coordination. Pre- school children learn about hygiene routines as they are encouraged to clean their tables before meals. n Children learn about the world around them as they take part in walks in the community. Staff teach them how to care for animals and help them learn about

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their environment as they explore the forest area. n Parents say they are 'extremely' happy with the nursery. They report that staff regularly share information with them on their children's development and give them activity packs to carry on learning at home. Parents have opportunities to take part in a parent forum, where they can make suggestions and share their views. n The dedicated management team offers many opportunities for staff to develop their practice and extend their knowledge. Training is offered on a variety of topics, such as online safety and how to promote oral health. Staff report that they feel valued and that the management team supports their well-being. The management team carries out staff supervisions and completes observations of staff practice. Feedback is then given to help staff improve their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff understand their responsibility to keep children safe. They have a good knowledge of the different types of abuse children can be subjected to, including female genital mutilation. They understand the signs and symptoms to look out for. The staff know the importance of recording and reporting any concerns about staff and children to their designated safeguarding lead as soon as possible, and they know who they can contact outside of the nursery. The management team regularly checks staff knowledge of safeguarding matters by discussing these in meetings. It offers regular safeguarding training and shares a safeguarding 'question of the week'. Appropriate vetting systems are in place to check the suitability of staff who work with children.

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should:

8 November 2022 n improve the way staff deliver group activities to ensure all children are consistently engaged in their learning during these times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494224 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10236745 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 60 Number of children on roll 79 Name of registered person Wolds Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0115 933 1933 Date of previous inspection 22 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School registered in 2015 and is based in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, the manager holds early years teacher status, and the provider is a graduate in primary education and holds early years professional status. The nursery is open for 49 weeks of the year, from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides 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 The inspector and manager observed activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environments used by children. The management team talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what it wants the children to learn. n The inspector viewed the nursery and checked the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they were doing during activities. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of two activities with the manager. n A sample of relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, including

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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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