The Beachside Montessori Nursery

Inspection of The Beachside Montessori Nursery Lancing Parish Council, Parish Hall, 96 South Street, Lancing BN15 8AJ

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Friendly staff greet children warmly with bright smiles and nurturing cuddles. Children build close relationships with staff as they begin meaningful conversations with them. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Young children settle quickly. Staff reassure them and support them to get involved with activities. They read books together and staff encourage them to play alongside new friends. Staff model how to play kindly with one another. They talk to children about the importance of sharing and taking turns as they happily play with building blocks.

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The provision is good

Young children play joyfully in the garden. Staff engage closely with them and support them to gain new learning. Children happily explore with water. Staff provide them with words such as 'mix' and 'stir' as they add water and petals in small jugs. Furthermore, children giggle with joy as they stretch between stepping stones. Staff support them and encourage them to think about how to use their bodies in different ways. Staff also offer children praise for their achievements as they learn to successfully balance and jump. Children play with excitement as they develop new physical skills.

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need to do better?

n Leaders create an ambitious curriculum. They intend for all children to engage in learning that prepares them with the skills they need for their future education. For example, leaders consider what children know and can do to precisely identify where there may be gaps in their knowledge. Staff then prepare enriching experiences, such as beach trips and cooking foods in the setting. Through this, all children have the opportunity to engage in a broad range of activities. n Staff understand how to plan for children's learning. They work together to make regular assessments of children's stage of development. Where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities, staff work with other professionals. For example, they liaise with speech and language therapists to work collaboratively to implement effective plans. They work together so that children consistently benefit from a shared approach to their education and care.

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need to do better?

n Staff provide activities for older children that, overall, are well planned. However, staff do not consistently recognise how to use teaching strategies that promote children's focus and attention. This means that, at times, children move quickly between activities and become disengaged with learning experiences. n Children have their care needs met sensitively and respectfully. Staff kindly ask children if they can change their nappies. Children respond positively and staff use the experience to have one-to-one conversations with children. Staff offer positive conversations about toilet training to increase children's confidence. Through practice such as this, children's emotional security is supported well.

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need to do better?

23 September 2025 n Leaders prioritise staff training. They ensure that all staff regularly engage with purposeful supervision sessions. Staff speak positively about the targeted training they receive and the support they have for their well-being. For example, staff undertake training to increase their knowledge of how to enhance the physical development curriculum. Through this focused professional development, the standard of teaching delivered to children is increased. n Parents provide positive feedback about the setting. They explain how their child's key person communicates with them regularly. Staff work closely with families to provide suggestions for how learning can be extended at home. Staff also provide resource bags available for parents. These are designed for families to take home to support them with learning about oral hygiene and healthy eating, for instance. Parent partnerships are strong.

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need to do better?

n The provider has not informed Ofsted about individuals with significant involvement in the business. This means Ofsted has not been able to carry out the required suitability checks. However, these individuals do not have any contact with children and are not involved with recruitment or operational decisions. Therefore, to date, there is no significant impact on children.

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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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Due date

provide Ofsted with the necessary information so that required suitability checks can be carried out. 24/10/2025

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should:

n use effective teaching strategies to promote children's attention and focus during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550197 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10399466 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person The Beachside Montessori Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07881920420 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The Beachside Montessori Nursery registered in 2017 and is located in Lancing, West Sussex. The nursery opens all year round from 8am to 5pm on Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 4pm on Friday. It employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, the manager holds a level 6 qualification, and four staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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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 Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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23 September 2025 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.

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