Bright Beginnings Montessori Pre School

Inspection of Bright Beginnings Montessori Pre School Occupation House, Occupation Road, CORBY, Northamptonshire NN17 1ED

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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 are greeted by name and welcomed into this child-centred and friendly pre-school. They quickly settle and choose what they want to play with from the range of resources staff arrange in the room. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure as they show trusting and close bonds with the staff. They show enthusiasm in what they do, and enjoy playing with staff and their friends.

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The provision is good

Children are encouraged to be creative and to use their imagination as they play. They show good concentration and hand control as staff guide them how to use scissors safely to cut out pieces of paper. Children spread glue onto card to make their own pictures while staff talk to them about what they are doing. Staff encourage children to name colours and talk about shapes they make. Children develop positive attitudes to learning and problem-solving. They love to build dens and work well in groups as they do this in the garden. Children use their critical thinking skills to work out how to place sheets over the climbing frame so that they will stay in place. They only seek the support of adults when they are unsure of how to secure these. This supports children to develop their imagination while playing and cooperating with their friends.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and listen as staff give instructions and explain rules. Staff role model respect and manners through their interactions with children, and with each other. For example, when children hand staff items they have asked for, they thank them for their help. In turn, children are quick to say please and thank you, without the need for reminders.

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need to do better?

n The management team and all staff have worked hard since the last inspection to improve the provision for children. They have worked closely with the local authority improvement advisor, and taken guidance about how to meet the actions raised. The management team and staff know and understand how to recognise safeguarding concerns and how to report these appropriately, both in house and externally as needed. The provider has ensured that all staff have developed their practice to improve the curriculum and learning experiences for children. n Overall, staff interact well with children as they play. The curriculum is well planned to support and reflect the individual needs of children and what they need to learn next. This helps children to focus and become involved in their play. However, sometimes teaching is not consistently strong. Some staff are not as skilled at implementing the curriculum effectively which means that they are

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need to do better?

less able to build on children's learning. n There is good support in place for children with special educational needs and/or

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need to do better?

29 August 2024 disabilities (SEND). The provider and her team recognise and plan appropriately for children's individual learning needs through observations and ongoing assessments. They work well with parents, as well as other professionals to provide a consistent approach to meet the individual needs of children with SEND. n Staff help children to develop healthy lifestyles and place a strong focus on helping them to become independent. Children know to wash their hands before meals and snacks and are adept at blowing their nose when needed. They have access to the outdoors where staff support them to develop a range of skills, such as running, climbing and building, as well as gaining fresh air and exercise to support their good health. n Overall, children's communication and language skills are developing well. Staff know the children and understand that some children struggle with their communication and speech. They ensure they speak clearly to children and give

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them time to process what they hear. However, not all staff remember to talk to children as they play, or use more challenging vocabulary to help children build their communication skills even further. n Parents comment positively on the provision for children and how much the setting has improved since the last inspection. They comment on how the staff take time to get to know their child, using their interests to support children's learning. Staff share information about children's learning with parents both verbally, and through an online application. Parents know what their child has achieved, as well as what they need to learn next. These positive partnerships help children to settle quickly and develop strong bonds with staff.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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

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should:

n support all staff to implement the curriculum more consistently so that activities reliably support children's individual learning needs n encourage staff to use opportunities to help children develop and use their growing vocabulary and language skills more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493643 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10340900 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 45 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Sayers, Karen Mary

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reference number

Telephone number 07718425943 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Beginnings Montessori Pre School registered in 2015. It is managed privately and operates from premises in the grounds of Stewart and Lloyds Rugby Club. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday from 8am until 5.30pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff, of whom, all hold early years qualifications at level 2 or above.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager, deputy and inspector completed a learning walk together, of all areas of the pre-school and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out two joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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