Gina's Montessori Nursery

Inspection of Gina's Montessori Nursery 140 Morley Hill, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 0BG

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Staff provide a calm and nurturing environment where children's individual needs are placed at the centre of practice. The settling-in process is designed for each child. This helps them feel secure, settled and happy as they gain confidence in their new surroundings. Routines are embedded securely and followed consistently, which enables children to remain engaged, focused and settled throughout the day. Calm transitions between activities, such as lunchtime, singing sessions and outdoor play, allow children to develop patience and an understanding of taking turns.

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The provision is good

Staff are good role models for positive behaviour and respect for others. Children learn from this example, treating one another with kindness and encouragement. They develop a strong sense of achievement and are proud of their accomplishments. Successes are celebrated, which motivates children to take pride in their work and to challenge themselves further.

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The provision is good

Children engage with outdoor learning opportunities and move between indoor and outdoor environments. Children develop some of the independence skills they need for starting school as they learn to manage tasks for themselves. They are encouraged to pour their own water, help set the table and put on their coat.

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need to do better?

n Staff support children at the start of the day by providing calm, familiar activities, such as completing puzzles, and warm, consistent interactions. Daily routines are used well, so children learn clear boundaries and expectations. n Staff develop early communication through the use of visual aids. Staff place a strong emphasis on the use of high-level vocabulary, and it is clear that this has been a focus. This significantly supports children's language acquisition and communication skills. Children enjoy looking at books, and staff encourage a love of reading through story time and drama activities. n Staff plan individual activities of stories, games or songs to support children learning English as an additional language. As a result, these children make good progress in developing their communication skills. n Children show a sense of accomplishment. In the outdoor environment, staff guide children in developing ball and counting skills while celebrating their

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need to do better?

success. Children respect and are proud of each other's achievements. Staff actively model respectful interactions and set clear expectations for behaviour, consistently guiding children with positive reinforcement and encouragement. n Leaders work alongside staff, with a focus on play that builds on what children know and can do. Children have a key person who knows them well and who builds strong, trusting relationships with them. Staff ensure that parents know

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16 September 2025 who their child's key person is and understand their role in providing their child with a sense of belonging and security. On some occasions, group management and the planning of activities could be strengthened so that children consistently receive this individual attention. n Parents are happy with how well their children are cared for and taught. Leaders work with parents and external agencies to plan the right support for children with additional needs. When settling in children new to the setting, parents are welcome to stay with their children at the start of the day and join the first part of learning. Consequently, children settle very quickly and parents are fully assured that their children are safe and happy.

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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 strengthen communication for monitoring to support staff to be fully aware of next steps and how best to support children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135291 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10399708 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 15 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Ferriter, Gina

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8482 3881 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Gina's Montessori Nursery registered in 1993. The nursery is situated in the London Borough of Enfield and is open from 8.30am to 4pm every weekday, during term time only. The nursery offers a Montessori programme. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff, all of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 and above. The manager/provider holds a relevant level 7 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector spoke to staff during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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