Maria Montessori Nursery School

Inspection of Maria Montessori Nursery School All Saints Church Hall, Church Road, Crowborough TN6 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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly and thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. Staff are caring and promote children's well-being effectively. They know children well and have built strong relationships. Children smile and have fun. For example, role-play is a current interest, they pretend the be hairdressers and style each other's hair. Children share resources and happily invite each other into their play.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is well designed and understood by staff, it has a current focus on children's personal, social, and emotional development. Overall, the curriculum builds on what children know and can do. This supports all children to make good progress. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well supported. The knowledgeable staff work with children, their families, and outside agencies when necessary to provide the appropriate support and quickly bridge gaps in children's development.

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The provision is good

Children behave well, they are polite and respectful, and show they know the nursery 'golden rules'. Staff have high expectations regarding children's behaviour. They model polite manners and turn taking. This helps children to understand the expectations and follow the good examples set. For instance, when children are exploring the garden resources to make obstacle courses, they show maturity as they listen to each other's ideas. They patiently wait for their friends to help lift heavy materials, and take turns to use the course they have built.

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need to do better?

n Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. Staff introduce lots of new vocabulary and continually narrate activities for younger children. Singing is a key part of the nursery's curriculum for communication and language. This helps children to develop their understanding and ability to express themselves. Children are confident communicators. n Children show pride in being able to do things independently, knowing that staff are on hand to offer support and encouragement if needed. For instance, when children arrive, they change into nursery shoes, at snack time they pour their own drinks, select their own food, and undertake personal care routines with little support. This helps children to develop the skills they will need as they move onto school. n The provider is ambitious and has a clear understanding of the strengths and areas for development across the nursery. For instance, they have recently had a

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focus on the outside space and providing children with resources that require them to use their imagination and work as a team. They understand the importance of children having opportunities to explore their physical capabilities.

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need to do better?

7 October 2024 Older children show maturity as they learn to pedal bicycles, and challenge themselves to balance as they walk across planks. Children show determination and keep practising new skills. n Staff pay attention to routines and generally vary these according to children's needs. However, on occasion the structure of the day limits children's choices about where they would prefer to play. For example, changes in routines and the plan for the day can disrupt children's good levels of concentration at activities. n Staff help children to learn about the world. They teach them about mutual respect and acceptance. For example, children enjoy learning about different cultures and values. They bring in photos from home that reflect differences in families to share with their friends. Children discuss how others have different eye, hair, and skin colour. They are developing an understanding of life in

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modern Britain. n Partnerships with parents is a strength of the nursery. Parents are provided with detailed information regarding their child's next steps in development. They are given support and ideas to continue learning at home. Furthermore, the staff take time to get to know children and their extended families through the well- planned settling visits. Children feel confident as they have built secure relationships with their keyperson. n Staff are happy and feel well supported. The provider spends regular time with staff to discuss their well-being, and the needs of the children across the nursery. The provider places an importance on giving staff the skills they need to develop their practice and teaching across the setting. They attend training and have regular staff meetings where the team can get together to reflect and discuss the curriculum. n The provider carefully considers how to spend any additional funding, ensuring

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that it is individualised to meet the needs of the children. For instance, recent funding has been used to purchase inside climbing equipment. This has proved effective when children need a safe space to be physical.

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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 put's children's interests first.

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n review daily routines to ensure children can continue their play and learning without interruptions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2758710 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10365277 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 33 Number of children on roll 51 Name of registered person MMNSCB Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01892662156 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Maria Montessori Nursery School registered in 2023. The nursery opens five days a week from 8am until 5pm, term time only. There are seven members of staff. All staff have qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to the nominated individual and manager about the leadership and management of the nursery. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observe the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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