Happy Days Montessori Childrens House

Inspection of Happy Days Montessori Childrens House Empire Way, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0RQ

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children flourish in this warm and nurturing nursery. When children arrive, they settle quickly and happily. They are highly confident and very motivated to learn. Staff get to know children well and cater for their likes and dislikes. Children are deeply curious and eager learners. They gain exceptional independence skills. For example, they prepare their own fruit snack, practise making tea for staff and visitors and are able to put on their coats by themselves.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. Staff manage their behaviour in effective ways, for example by sharing group rules with children. There is a respectful culture throughout the nursery, where children are encouraged to be kind and to value one another. Children enjoy deep and meaningful learning experiences. Leaders and staff have high expectation for all children. They design an ambitious and broad curriculum, which is effectively implemented by skilled staff. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The manager and staff worked tirelessly to make all improvements needed. They are committed to providing the best for all children. Children are well supervised, and staff gained needed knowledge to ensure children are always safe and secure in this nursery.

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n Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They provide an abundance of opportunities to enhance children's communication and language skills. They introduce new words and use signs to support understanding. Children are confident talkers. For example, they explain the rules of their made-up games to their peers and play all together. n Children develop a real interest in books. They often look at books independently and tell one another a story based on illustrations that they see. Children also initiate spontaneous group story time. For example, they bring chairs to designated area and choose books they want staff to read to them. Staff are very engaging and follow children's choices consistently. This supports children's growing confidence. n Staff support children's mathematical knowledge very well. Children learn about 3D shapes and are helped to remember the properties of a cube, cylinder, or

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sphere as they explore solid shapes in a range of ways. Children gain understanding of basic patterns and use mathematical and positional language during conversations. n Children's physical development is a high priority for staff. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the outdoor area. They use huge wooden blocks to build a

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20 January 2023 bridge and then practise to balance as they step on the blocks. They test their coordination skills as they ride bikes. Children learn about safety and remember to wear protective gear when appropriate. They enthusiastically join in weekly forest school sessions. This helps them to learn more about nature and give them opportunities to practise the use of a range of tools and materials. n Children's health is supported well. Staff ensure parents provide a healthy and nutritionally balanced lunch for their children. Children and staff discuss the benefits of healthy eating and staying hydrated. They follow the important routine of handwashing and help to keep the nursery clean and safe. For example, children swiftly wipe any spillage they see on the floor. They take pride in being helpful as they prepare the tables for lunch and clean afterwards. This supports their growing sense of responsibility.

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need to do better?

n The manager plans regular supervision meetings with staff. She observes and evaluates practice generally well. The present focus on ensuring staff have a secure knowledge of safeguarding led to great improvements in this area. However, she has not yet provided enough support for staff to develop their skills, to raise the good levels of teaching to consistently outstanding. n Partnerships with parents are the strength of the nursery. Parents value the ways that the nursery communicates with them. They are given valid information to support children's learning at home. They speak about children's progress and growing self-care skills. Parents praise the committed and caring staff.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a very clear understanding of their responsibility in the area of child protection. They are fully aware of the possible signs and symptoms that indicate a child is at risk of harm and know what to do if they have any concerns. They have a clear understanding of what to do if any allegation is made against a member of staff, or if they have concerns about a colleague's conduct. Staff are vigilant about children's safety and carry out comprehensive risk assessment. The manager has in place robust recruitment procedures and she fully understands the importance of ensuring the ongoing suitability of staff who work with children.

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should:

n focus professional development opportunities for staff to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137801 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10260878 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 32 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person HAPPY DAYS MONTESSORI LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8903 6221 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Happy Days Montessori Childrens House registered in 1991 and is situated in Wembley. The setting follows Montessori teaching methods. The provider employs five members of childcare staff, which includes the manager. The provider holds a Master's degree in Montessori teaching and has early years professional status, two staff are Montessori trained and one has an early years qualification at level 3. The setting is open each weekday during term time, from 9am until 3pm, with an option of finishing or starting at midday or staying all day. The setting provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed the curriculum. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they do in the setting. n The inspector had discussions with staff and parents and took their views into account. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including suitability checks of staff who work with children.

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Inspection activities

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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