Alderley Day Nursery, Montessori

Inspection of Alderley Day Nursery, Montessori Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, MACCLESFIELD, Cheshire SK10 4TD

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Staff have created a learning environment that oozes awe and wonder. It provides children with a curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. For example, babies giggle with delight while splashing in water. Toddlers enjoy searching for bugs outdoors and older children are fascinated while learning about different countries. Staff are good role models. They provide children with clear expectations for their behaviour. Children behave well and show positive attitudes towards their learning.

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The provision is good

Staff are skilled in teaching children about the world around them. For example, children gain an early awareness of how they can help to reduce their carbon footprint. They help to recycle and learn how to care for wildlife. Staff teach children that it is okay to be different. They read stories to children that show different families, such as how some families have two mums or one dad. Children develop a good awareness of what life is like in modern Britain.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage children to be creative from a young age. Babies relish exploring paint. They show high levels of engagement while exploring sensory objects and are fascinated while looking at their reflections in mirrors. Toddlers make 'magical potions' by mixing water and flowers together. Older children show a love for learning about different artists. They excitedly talk about the work of Michelangelo and have a go at painting in his style. Children gain the necessary skills in readiness for their next steps in learning, including moving on to school.

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need to do better?

n The setting has worked systematically to address the weaknesses that were raised at the last Ofsted inspection. It has welcomed the support from the local authority and external childcare professionals. Self-evaluation is accurate. For example, through reflection, the setting has redeveloped outdoor play environments to support children's large-muscle skills. Children demonstrate excellent physical dexterity while running, climbing and balancing outdoors. n The setting has designed a broad and balanced curriculum. It has identified the knowledge that children should learn and the order that this should happen. For example, the setting has recognised that communication and language should be a focus for children. Staff provide bespoke activities to support children's language development. Children are confident communicators, who use a wide range of vocabulary. n The setting has established new arrangements for staff's supervision, coaching

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need to do better?

and mentoring. However, these have not had enough time to be fully embedded. Consequently, there are still some inconsistencies in staff's practice, and this has an impact on children's engagement in their learning.

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need to do better?

14 January 2025 n Staff teach children about managing their own feelings. Children take part in relaxation activities and enjoy spending time in the 'sensory room'. This supports children in self-regulating their own emotions. They talk about what makes them happy and excited. Children are kind and courteous towards others. n Staff have not thought carefully enough about the implementation of some group-time activities for children. This means that, on occasion, some group- times sessions go on for too long. Consequently, some children become distracted and they lose engagement in their learning. n Staff foster a love of reading. For example, the curriculum is based on carefully selected books that capture children's interest. Children relish taking books home to read with their families. Staff introduce children to different authors and poets. This helps children to appreciate the work of different writers.

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need to do better?

n The setting prioritises staff's well-being and staff morale is high. Staff reported that working at the setting is like 'an extended part of their family'. Leaders recognise the importance of reducing staff's workload. They ensure that staff have time to complete tasks, such as paperwork. n The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language is excellent. No stone is left unturned in the setting's pursuit to removing barriers to learning. Intervention plans are robust, and children make good progress. n The setting has worked hard to establish effective partnerships with parents and carers. It has established a parent committee that is involved in some decision- making at the setting. This has been highly effective in supporting parents to feel valued and involved in their children's care and learning. Parents attend

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need to do better?

meetings with staff and receive regular updates about their children's progress.

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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 the children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen the arrangements for staff's supervision, coaching and mentoring to help to raise the quality of education n refine the implementation of group-time activities to better support children's engagement in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362077 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10334557 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 94 Number of children on roll 84 Name of registered person Alderley Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01625860660 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Alderley Day Nursery, Montessori is part of Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, registered in 2007, and follows the Montessori educational philosophy. The setting is based in Nether Alderley, Macclesfield. The setting employs 26 members of childcare staff. Of these, 17 hold an early years qualification at level 2 or above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The setting offers government funded childcare places.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to him about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. He spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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