Vision Montessori School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The provision is good

Children in the setting are independent and happy learners. With the support of staff, they are able to direct their own learning. Children have access to the garden area, where they can enjoy physical games.

The children communicate well with their peers and familiar adults. They are able to have meaningful conversations. For example, while playing in the garden, the children independently created their own game and its rules.

Staff supported the rules when other children wished to join. They used opportunities to extend the children's vocabulary.The setting has high expectations for children.

Staff promote a...nd plan for the uniqueness of children's learning experience. The room is set out with a wide variety of activities. This allows the children's learning to progress independently.

The tasks are developed to allow children to be stretched, with support provided by staff for children of all abilities to participate. Staff know their children and adapt activities to the needs of the children. For example, changing the afternoon activity as the children wanted to go outside.

Staff are aware of the effect of COVID-19 lockdowns on children and their families and have provided activities online during that time. They are aware of the impact that this has had on children and provide individualised support to children affected by the lockdown.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Mathematics is embedded in the curriculum as children are encouraged to use numbers by staff doing various activities, for example using counting while playing in the garden.

Most children are able to count, hold conversations with their peers and older adults.Children are well behaved. They are able to listen while other adults and children talk, share and wait their turn.

Children are able to move freely through the setting. This promotes high levels of independence. For example, the children are able to choose activities while staff support and direct their learning.

Children understand the routine and are able to perform self-care tasks. For example, on entering the building children are able to take off their coats and hang them up, place their shoes in an appropriate place and wash their hands. Staff support newer children, who are not so sure, to develop their confidence.

The staff model positive behaviours, which the children also show. Staff ask children how they feel, and children make the staff aware, for example, that another child was not feeling well during snack time.The setting uses meditation and yoga to support the children's good, calm behaviour.

The children were calm, showing good interactions with adults and other children.The management team are effective. They work together to ensure they meet the individual child's needs.

They plan the environment to give children variety and activities that stretch them. Children are kept safe.Children are settled gradually.

Parents are aware of their key person. Parents are happy with the communication they receive. Although they are not always aware of planned meetings, they feel staff will speak with them about any concerns.

The manager has a clear vision for ongoing improvements for the nursery. She has identified strengths and areas for further development, which includes evaluating staff practice and building on their skills. For example, identifying improvements needed in the morning circle time and during the observed activity.

Communication and language are embedded throughout the setting. Children are spoken to throughout the day by staff in an appropriate manner. Routine is used by staff to support this.

For example, in the morning activity, children discuss the days of the week, weather and other areas. However, some children lose concentration during the longer morning session, although their behaviour remains good.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Staff are aware of the safeguarding policies and procedures in the setting. When staff have concerns, they discuss it with the manager and relevant professionals. Managers are clear on reporting processes.

This allows for appropriate action to be taken. They receive regular training, which they implement. Recent training for staff has included updating their knowledge of safeguarding and understanding of neglect.

From this staff have implemented new processes to help them recognise any concerns earlier. Managers monitor that staff keep information regarding safeguarding incidents and training up to date.

What does the setting need to do to improve?

To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: consider more closely how to adapt group activities to ensure all children fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities nembed the system for monitoring the quality of provision to build on staff's awareness of following policies and procedures to support their practice and confidence.

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