Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery School

Inspection of Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery School 40 Brighton Road, Banstead SM7 1BT

p.1

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

p.1

The provision is outstanding

Leaders and staff place children firmly at the centre of their exemplary setting. They recognise the importance of supporting children to value their own individual uniqueness. Children gain a deep understanding of the cultures and beliefs of their friends, which helps them to be extremely respectful of similarities and differences between themselves and others. Leaders value input from parents very highly and welcome them to share their traditions with the children, such as reading traditional stories and cooking special food for them to taste and enjoy. This is very successful in enabling all children to gain an exceptional knowledge of the world around them.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Staff expertly apply their knowledge of the children to adeptly create an engaging and stimulating learning environment for them. This evokes children's curiosity to explore their surroundings, which supports them to become independent learners. For instance, children self-select the resources they need to create a birthday party experience. They dress themselves in costumes and cooperate with each other to organise their 'party'. Children readily invite their friends and staff into their activity, and they beam with delight as they act out their imaginary game. Staff enrich children's learning by encouraging them to think about how they can enhance the experience further. Children enthusiastically share their ideas with each other and chat about how they can extend their activity. This enables children to develop their creative and social skills.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Leaders and staff have very high expectations for children's behaviour, which are successfully embedded in children's daily routines. For instance, staff use group times to discuss the nursery rules with children. During their play, children actively remind their friends of the rules, such as when they hear the tidy up song being played. When children need support to regulate their behaviour, staff skilfully support them, which helps children to learn how to modify their behaviour.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders put exceptional time and effort into building highly effective partnerships with everyone who is involved in children's care and development. This includes parents, staff, local schools and other agencies. Leaders ensure that they develop strong lines of communication with all parties to ensure that children receive the best possible care and support. Leaders extend this by providing parents with targeted information about how they can further promote their child's learning at home. This enables staff and parents to work harmoniously together to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish. n Leaders have very successfully embedded strategies to ensure that staff have

p.2

need to do better?

15 July 2024 detailed knowledge of all the children who attend the setting. Staff conduct home visits before children start at the setting. This helps them to develop cohesive partnerships with parents and enables children to become familiar with their key person. Staff regularly ask parents to share relevant information, which staff incorporate in their planning to enrich children's experiences. Staff set up highly effective systems so they can quickly access essential information about children's interests and next steps. This enables staff to precisely meet the needs of all children exceptionally well. Consequently, staff have excellent knowledge of all children and they use this information to successfully help each child to reach their learning goals. n Leaders are highly reflective of the service that they provide for families. They recognise the importance of supporting staff in their well-being and professional

p.2

need to do better?

development. This ensures that the quality of experiences for children are of a consistently high standard. As such, staff have formed a strong, supportive and inspirational team that works together to provide the best possible care and teaching for children. Leaders willingly take on board any feedback and ideas from staff, parents and children. They promptly implement any necessary changes and improvements to ensure that children continue to receive an exceptional education. n Leaders and staff have placed a strong focus on behaviour and communication skills as a result of the ongoing impact of COVID-19. They have actively sought support from other agencies, such as the local authority and childcare professionals. They have also completed specialist training to support children whose progress has been impacted by the pandemic. They are proactive in sharing this information with parents so that children receive the best possible

p.3

need to do better?

support to reach their expected levels of development. n Staff plan exciting activities to stimulate children's interest and engagement. For instance, staff spark children's curiosity to learn about their world around them by actively encouraging them to plant carrot seeds. Staff clearly explain the activity so they understand what is expected of them. Children immerse themselves in the sensory experience of learning to care for the seeds and discovering how they will grow. This enables children to have a deep understanding of growth over time. Children are inspired by their superb learning environment to build on their knowledge even further. For example, they proudly make links with their activity and the pictures on the walls. Staff are highly effective at engaging children in stimulating conversations to talk about the activity. This helps children to process and apply what they have learned. n Children are resilient and they readily welcome opportunities to overcome

p.3

need to do better?

challenges. For instance, children thrive as they learn to safely manage risks. Staff know each of the children exceptionally well, which enables them to know how much support they need to give to each child as they engage in risky play. Staff expertly adapt the levels of encouragement and support they provide depending on the individual abilities of each child. This provides children with excellent tailored support to fully embed their learning.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.4

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 2669296 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10347132 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 59 Name of registered person Millbank Nursery Schools Limited

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 01737 356105 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery School registered in 2022 and it is based in Banstead, Surrey. The nursery is open between 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, for 45 weeks of the year. The nursery employs 10 members of staff, two of whom hold a level 6, five hold a level 3 and one holds a level 2 qualification in childcare. It accepts funding for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old.

p.5

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 principal joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the principal.

p.6

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

15 July 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7