Hanwell Montessori Nursery & Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager and her staff provide a welcoming and stimulating environment.

They are warm, friendly and create a relaxed, happy atmosphere where each child is valued and well supported. • The manager is very ambitious for the nursery's success. She reviews and evaluates practice carefully, taking steps to ensure sustainable improvements.

• Children are happy and play calmly. They are kind to each other and behave well. • Staff working in the baby room provide high levels of care and emotional support.

Babies are happy, settled and show a real sense of belonging. • When children first start at the nursery, staff work with their parents to ...establish what children know and can do. Staff regularly observe children to identify the next steps in their learning and development.

• Children enjoy playing outside and have good opportunities to learn about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. • Staff do not always make the most of large-group times to engage and interest all children in order to further promote their learning. • The manager's procedures for monitoring and the professional development for staff are not fully embedded to extend their practice.