Montessori Moments

Inspection of Montessori Moments Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE

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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

Children happily come into the nursery. Staff greet them by name and show a genuine interest in their individuality. Children engage quickly with the activities on offer, building their independence as they make choices. Staff plan a curriculum that focuses on children's interests and their curiosity. For example, children enjoy dressing up as doctors in the home corner. They wrap their friends in bandages and give them medicine. Staff know the children well, including how to support their learning.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy learning about the world around them. They point to a world map and share where they are from. Children develop a sense of belonging as staff highlight the different countries they come from. Staff support this learning with praise, encouragement and enthusiasm.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a large garden. This supports their physical development. Staff carefully supervise children as they climb, run and jump. Children understand how to be safe and manage risk through these experiences. Children generally behave well and enjoy each other's company. They understand the golden rules of the setting and regularly remind each other of these.

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The provision is good

Children are taught skills for developing their independence and confidence from an early age. For example, they are encouraged to self-serve at mealtimes. Staff role model for the children as they develop these skills, showing them how to pour water carefully and use serving spoons.

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n Children demonstrate good fine motor skills. They manipulate play dough to make shapes such as a 'duck', 'circle', and 'square'. Children make good progress in their mathematical skills, as staff support them to recognise different shapes and develop an understanding of different mathematical concepts. n The curriculum is well sequenced and provides flexibility dependent on the interests and needs of the children. For example, staff bake bread with the children, as they enjoy cooking. They are introduced to new language such as 'spice' and 'cinnamon', to expand their vocabulary. n The nursery places a large emphasis on teaching the children to be kind. Staff are good role models for the children. They encourage the children to share, take turns and play together. For example, when playing in the kitchen, the children make each other cups of tea. Staff enjoy partaking in this play and suggest involving other children in this activity. Older children are also very

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patient with the younger children. They kindly help younger children as they wash their hands, pushing the tap down for them.

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need to do better?

19 December 2023 n Leaders plan the menu to include freshly cooked and healthy meals. Children enjoy lots of physical activity throughout the day. Children enjoy dancing, yoga and outdoor walks. This supports their physical well-being and promotes a healthy lifestyle. n Parents are very happy with the nursery and the care that their children receive. They share that the children are making good progress and that communication is strong. Staff provide feedback for parents about their child's day at the end of each session. Parents have access to an online application. They regularly share information about their child's learning at home. This helps to consolidate what children learn within the setting. n Overall, children behave well. They play well together and enjoy sharing and turn taking. Children regularly remind each other of the golden rules within the setting. However, on occasion, staff do not ensure that the rules of the setting

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are followed. This sometimes leads to children receiving inconsistent messages to learn how to manage their own behaviour. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their individual needs met well. Leaders are very knowledgeable and have undertaken training to expand their knowledge. They conduct daily circle times, with the aim of enhancing children's confidence in their speech and communication. Children enjoy these sessions, as they support all children to make good progress. Children enjoy listening to a story about a farm, joining in by making animal noises. n The manager has a clear vision of the nursery and monitors the quality of education provided. Regular supervision meetings provide staff with the opportunity to discuss their professional development and practice, as well as any well-being issues they may have. Leaders regularly observe staff practice. This ensures that children's needs are met and practice is effective.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have good knowledge of safeguarding and are able to recognise a wide range of signs and symptoms of abuse. Staff have attended mandatory training and ensure that their knowledge is regularly refreshed to remain up to date. The manager and staff are confident in the procedures to follow should they need to report any concerns about children or staff. There are robust recruitment procedures in place to ensure that all those working with children are safe and suitable. The manager and staff complete daily risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure that all areas children access are safe.

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should:

19 December 2023 n help staff to support children's behaviour in a fair and consistent manner.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2645874 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10308651 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Montessori Moments Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07970977241 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Montessori Moments registered in 2021. It is located in the London Borough of Greenwich. The setting operates 8am to 6pm, on weekdays, for most of the year. The setting employs 10 members of staff, eight of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery provides funding for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old.

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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 manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The manager and the inspector conducted a learning walk. n The inspector talked to the staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views with the inspector about their thoughts on the nursery. n The manager and the inspector undertook a joint observation. n The manager shared relevant documentation with 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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