The Denning Montessori School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager has high expectations and evaluates the quality of the nursery well. She considers the views of staff and parents and has a clear vision and plan to continually improve outcomes for children. • Staff share information with parents about children's progress.

They inform them about what children do at the nursery and provide ways to extend their learning at home. • Staff complete regular observations and assessments of children's learning. They use this information effectively to plan a range of activities for the next stage in their development.

• The small and friendly staff team are caring, sensitive and responsive to children's need...s. Children are valued and respected and receive regular praise which contributes towards raising their confidence and self-esteem. • Children show kindness and consideration for others.

They respond positively to sensitive reminders from staff to share, take turns and listen to what their friends have to say. • On occasion, staff do not extend or enrich the learning experiences for children, to help them make the best possible progress. • Although, staff benefit from a range of regular training experiences, the monitoring of staff practice does not focus precisely on their individual development needs, to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.