Hilly House Montessori Limited

Inspection of Hilly House Montessori Limited Upshire Village Hall, Horeshoe Hill, Upshire, Waltham Abbey EN9 3SP

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has a sound knowledge of how to safeguard the children in her care. She understands local child protection procedures, and where and how to report any concerns she may have about a child or a member of staff. The provider explains how she would follow safe recruitment procedures when choosing new staff for the nursery. n The provider intends to provide staff with regular supervision meetings and training. She will carry out regular checks to ensure they remain suitable to work with children. The provider understands the importance of promoting staff well- being. n The provider makes sure that the environment is safe for children to play and learn, indoors and outside. She carries out regular risk assessments of all areas and resources before taking children into her nursery. The provider understands how to teach children to keep themselves safe and learn how to manage their own risks. n The provider has a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage and

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This provision meets requirements

understands how children learn. She explains how she will observe children and identify and fill any gaps in their learning. The provider will use information from parents when children first start to make an initial assessment of their needs. She will conduct a further assessment for two-year-olds and work closely with parents to ensure their continued good progress. n The provider understands how to manage children's behaviour and promote positive attitudes to learning. She will teach children how to recognise and understand their emotions. The provider knows how to promote a healthy lifestyle for children and plans well-supervised access to outdoor play. She intends to teach children about the natural world and to provide opportunities for them to explore and nurture their curiosity. She will teach children to respect and care for each other. n The provider intends to work closely in partnership with parents. She will ensure

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This provision meets requirements

that parents will be fully involved in the nursery's settling-in process and this will be managed sensitively. The provider will give parents frequent opportunities to engage in their children's learning in the nursery and at home. She will seek parents' views regularly to help her to evaluate the nursery and make improvements where necessary.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2654754 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10335271 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Hilly House Montessori Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0207 481 0202 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Hilly House Montessori Limited registered in 2021 and is based in Upshire, Waltham Abbey, Essex. The nursery operates from 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Staff hold appropriate childcare qualifications. The provider holds a level 3 and Montessori qualification and the nursery promotes the Montessori philosophy. 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 has 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises available to children, including the outdoor area. n The provider set out her resources and explained how she would use them to promote children's learning. n The provider discussed how she would meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The provider showed the inspector relevant documentation as requested.

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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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Inspection activities

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