East Lane Montessori

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Staff offer a welcoming and nurturing learning environment where children feel safe and secure. Children settle well and play together in harmony. Their behaviour is good.

• Managers and staff check the progress of all children and groups closely to identify any gaps. They intervene quickly to offer extra help, if needed, to help children catch up. Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points and are well prepared for the next stages of their learning, including the move on to school.

• Children engage well in activities that help them learn about their own and other people's identities and cultures. For example, the...y learn about different festivals and sing songs from different languages. • Staff liaise effectively with providers and relevant agencies to ensure good continuity and progression in children's learning.

• Managers continually support staff and monitor their performance to ensure that all children learn well and reach their potential. It is not yet outstanding because: • Staff do not consistently provide further opportunities for children to access and develop their skills in using everyday technology. • The current use of systems to encourage all parents to contribute to their children's next steps in learning is not always fully successful.