Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnThe manager, who is new to her role, is dedicated and ambitious.

She leads her staff team well and works closely with the registered providers to drive improvement. For instance, she has recently implemented changes to improve staff interactions with children to further promote their problem-solving skills.nBabies quickly form trusting relationships with staff, including those staff who are new to the setting.

They feel safe and secure and this is demonstrated well through their positive interactions with staff and other children.nChildren behave well. Staff use lots of praise and support to encourage children's good behaviour and are consistent in ...their expectations.

Children respond well to this and are kind and considerate to each other.nThe manager has developed effective partnerships with other professionals that are involved in the children's care. Additional funding is being used well to ensure that all children progress well in their learning and development.

Recent funding has been used to provide additional staff training to support children with additional needs.nThe supervision of staff is not focused enough to be a fully effective aid to monitoring, supporting and improving their practice.nAlthough children regularly play outside, these experiences are not always as well planned as those indoors.

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