Jack in the Box Montessori School Limited

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The provision is outstanding

Children cannot wait to come to this nursery.

They excitedly run to hug staff, eager to start their day. The staff build close relationships with the children and meet their needs exceptionally well. This helps children feel safe and secure and to develop a positive attitude to learning.

Children eagerly explore the highly motivating and stimulating environment. The fascinating activities enable children to focus for long periods of time and become deeply involved in their play. Children are extremely well supported, no matter what their starting points.

They are proud of their achievements and are curi...ous and inquisitive. Highly experienced and knowledgeable staff ensure that children flourish and are well prepared for school. Adults are inspirational role models for the children.

They show them how to be courteous and considerate towards each other, and as a result, children behave well. Children care greatly for one another. For example, when a child uses all the water, they know that their friend will not have any and refill it for them.

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

Children's individual learning needs are met through a well-planned curriculum. Staff assess children's progress regularly to identify areas of learning children need to develop next. Small-group activities enable children to thrive.

For example, children develop a love of books and are confident and eager to recite their favourite stories.Support for children's language development is remarkable. Children are consistently immersed in rich language.

The vast amount of topic books, real life photos and Makaton signing, enables children to acquire new vocabulary at a fast rate and become confident communicators.Children are encouraged to develop the physical skills they need for early writing. For example, they develop their fine motor skills as they write letters in trays of sand with their fingers.

This helps strengthen muscles for early writing.Children show high levels of independence in readiness for school. For example, children skilfully pour their own drinks from as young as two years.

They wash up their own plates and cutlery and help to sweep up the floor.Children learn why washing their hands is important through exciting scientific experiments and conversations. Children look at germs in detail with a microscope.

This not only helps children understand about being healthy but sparks their curiosity.Partnerships with parents are exceptionally positive. This is because staff take the greatest care to welcome, value and support every parent.

Parents praise the excellent levels of care and attention their children receive.Parents are involved in children's learning. For example, they take home treasure bags to collect natural objects, such as leaves, to be used in creative work.

The children benefit from many opportunities to learn about the natural world. They learn about the many trees leaves come from and the wildlife that inhabits trees. After creating owls for the story 'Owl Babies', the children learnt about the many different types of owl.

The manager is very committed to and passionate about her role. She inspires her team to be the best practitioners they can be. This includes offering guidance, training and regular supervision meetings.

Mental well-being has been a key focus for the nursery, and staff feel supported to fulfil their roles. Staff demonstrate their enjoyment in their work through their interactions with each other, parents and children. This creates a positive and warm environment for everyone.

Children who speak English as an additional language benefit from targeted support to ensure that they make excellent progress in their development of English. Parents complete translation sheets so staff know and can pronounce key words. Staff speak a variety of languages, and this ensures that families feel welcomed and home languages are valued.

Children are extremely physically active. They go for regular walks in the park and take part in weekly yoga lessons and movement sessions. Children run, jump, balance and climb in the garden.

This helps towards keeping children healthy.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.