Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School

Inspection of Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School Lymington Road Residents Association Hall, 1 Dresden Close, LONDON NW6 1XP

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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 happily follow an ambitious curriculum in this nursery. They learn new skills and knowledge. Children are given time to practise and consolidate their learning during free play. Staff build upon children's natural curiosity, which encourages children to enjoy their learning now and in the future.

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The provision is good

Children are very independent in this setting. They access their own learning and find new ways to do things on their own. Children display high levels of concentration when completing practical life activities and responsibilities. For example, they wash up their own plates and glasses after snack. Children use a water tank to fill up a jug and expertly carry this to the washing-up bowl. They use towels to dry up the crockery, before replacing it back on the shelf for their peers to use.

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The provision is good

Children are mindful of others. They show care and consideration for their peers when they play and learn. Children serve each other snack, pour drinks for their friends and work together to clear up. Collaboratively, they wipe down tables, sweep the floor and take the rubbish to the bin. This creates a community-minded environment, where each child matters and their individuality is celebrated.

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n Parents and carers are delighted with the nursery and comment on the key skills their children learn and develop. They attend parent education sessions, run by the managers, and appreciate how useful their advice is. Parents share that the nursery creates a community for the children and their families. n Staff use careful observations to get to know children and use this information to plan for their future learning. For example, children show enthusiasm about a real insect in a paperweight. Consequently, staff sit with children and together, they explore different types of bees. Children are highly engaged and recall key vocabulary about the bees. n Leadership is strong in this setting. Managers have a clear vision for children. Staff feel very well supported by their managers and all staff work well together as a team. Staff role model respectful relationships with each other and children follow this. All staff are encouraged to continue their professional development.

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This supports them to be reflective in their practice. After attending behaviour management training, staff have implemented new strategies to consistently support children's behaviour. n Staff role model language through skilled interactions, songs and stories. Children regularly choose to read to themselves in the book corner. Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. n Staff are calm and patient with children. They form strong relationships with

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23 May 2023 children so they know who to ask for help if they need it. Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively by skilled staff. For example, when children come to staff with a problem, staff teach them key vocabulary to explain how they feel. Later on, children use the words 'frustrated' and 'disappointed' in context to explain how they feel. n Children learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Staff discuss making healthy eating choices at mealtimes. Children enjoy brushing their teeth after lunch while they sing the names of all their different teeth. However, children are not given consistent opportunities to be physically active. Children have long periods of time playing inside, which means that they cannot benefit from the learning experiences that the outdoor environment offers. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. Managers and staff are proactive in recognising concerns and

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supporting children. Staff work closely as a team to create individualised support plans for children. They also work with families and other professionals to build targets and support. As a result, children make good progress across all areas of learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager ensures that staff regularly update their safeguarding knowledge. All staff have a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any concerns. They have opportunities to discuss safeguarding concerns as part of team meetings. Staff can identify the signs of a range of safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation. Staff understand the whistle-blowing procedures within the setting and are very clear on how to report potential concerns about a colleague. Staff complete thorough risk assessments of the premises and ensure that the environment is safe for children.

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should:

n review routines to enhance opportunities for children to enjoy a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491933 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10285526 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Sanskara Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07788101069 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School registered in 2015 and is located in the London Borough of Camden. The nursery is open during term time, from 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. It employs five staff, four of whom hold relevant early years qualifications. The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide early years education for children aged three and four years. It follows the Montessori philosophy.

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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 staff and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the nursery. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together. The manager talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed a focused activity and evaluated this with the manager. n The inspector spoke with the manager, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Evidence of staff's suitability and all those working in the setting was checked 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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