Killamarsh Village Day Nursery And Pre-School Limited

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Unique reference number EY383579 Inspection date 12/08/2009 Inspector Karen Ann Byfleet

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Setting address Sheepcote Road, Killamarsh, SHEFFIELD, South Yorkshire, S21 1DU Telephone number 01142488382 Email Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Killamarsh Village Day Nursery & Pre-School operate from single storey purpose- built premises that are situated within the grounds of St Gile's C of E Primary School in Killamarsh, on the outskirts of Sheffield. The setting is managed by a board of directors who form the non-profit making company.

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Description of the setting

The nursery is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to provide full day care for a maximum of 42 children in the early years age range. The setting is open each week day from 8am until 6pm and the children attend a variety of sessions. There are currently 112 children on roll in the early years age range. The setting currently supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. There are 18 members of staff and of these, 11 hold relevant childcare qualifications to level 2 and 3. The manager is currently working towards an early years degree. The setting receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the provision is good. Children enjoy a warm and welcoming environment where their welfare needs are met well and they are making satisfactory progress in their learning and development. Good improvements have been implemented since the last inspection, resulting in stronger relationships with parents. Through their self-evaluation, the setting demonstrates a clear vision for the future and how they intend to maintain continuous improvements to ensure development of the provision in all areas.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop further a stimulating environment in which creativity, originality and expressions are valued with particular regard to the adult-led content of some arts and crafts  develop further the staffs knowledge of linking the early learning goals to the activities provided and relating them to the assessments which ascertain children's achievements

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provision

The day-to-day management of the provision is well supported by the directors. The manager and staff have a clear focus and vision on making continuous improvements of the setting to ensure all children have the capacity to make good progress in their learning and development. Children's welfare needs are promoted well. There is an all round sense of commitment within the team of motivated staff who work very well together, as there have been good improvements made since This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the last inspection. For example, there are now comprehensive and effective records, policies and procedures in place to ensure that the needs of all children are met and that they are well protected. Sound recruitment procedures of staff ensure children are cared for by suitable adults. There are now good systems in place to ensure any children that attend who have learning difficulties and/or

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provision

disabilities are fully supported and included within the setting, as staff have attended further training in this area and good communication links have been developed with other agencies.

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provision

Safeguarding procedures are well implemented. Staff have good knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow. Sound systems are in place to enhance the safety of all children. For example, risk assessments of the premises and any outings undertaken have been implemented and good security of the premises ensures that children only leave with known adults. Further improvements to the safety and security of children has been ensured with the instalment of high security fencing around the outside play areas.

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provision

Staff are deployed effectively throughout the setting and rooms are spacious with a good range of age-appropriate toys and equipment in each area. Management and staff have a positive approach to continuing improvement and all actions and recommendations from the last inspection have been acted upon. The management and staff team have implemented a self-evaluation process which is enabling them to continually evaluate and monitor the care and education provided through manageable means and they have a clear vision for the future.

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provision

All staff within the setting work very closely with parents to ensure children’s individual needs are met. An effective system has been introduced which encourages parents to become more involved in their children’s learning. For example, staff conduct focussed observations which are shared with parents and which parents are encouraged to add to with activities the children have been doing at home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled within the warm and welcoming environment. Staff engage with the children and develop positive relationships. They praise children's achievements which motivates them to learn and develop positive self-esteem. An effective key worker system enables parents to feel confident and children to feel safe within the setting. Babies benefit from attentive staff who respond with smiles and cuddles to their sounds and gestures. Staff throughout the setting confidently use questioning techniques effectively to extend children's learning and thinking. Staff use their knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to plan enjoyable activities and make observations of the children's learning. However, they do not yet fully link the early learning goals to activities or relate them to the assessments they have made in order to ascertain children's achievements. Children are relaxed, confident, behave well, are eager to participate in activities and remain

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are developing their independence as they attend to their own personal This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 care needs and self-select resources. All children take part in a wide range of activities which supports their physical development both indoors and outdoors. Babies who are mobile have space to move around and to pull themselves up. Outdoors, children have daily access to a broad range of resources that enables them to develop their physical skills well. They develop their climbing skills on the climbing frame, which they negotiate confidently. They show good spatial awareness as they skilfully manoeuvre wheeled toys around the outdoor play area. A clear sick child policy, procedures for nappy changing and the good hygiene routines followed by the children are effective in helping to prevent cross-infection. Children are learning about the importance of a varied and nutritious diet. Each

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

day they are provided with nutritious snacks, such as fresh fruits. Parents provide a packed lunch for older children and staff communicate well with parents to ensure they supply healthy foods for the children. Babies foods are also supplied by parents and staff re-heat these appropriately.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Staff create and plan a variety of activities which enhance children's progress through all areas of learning. However, when planning creative activities they do not always value children's own creativity and originality. For example, planning highlights an activity covering the theme of summer. Staff plan to use pre-cut bucket shapes for collage and when making papier-mâché crabs, staff cut out the legs and claws. This does not allow children to use their own imagination and creativity fully as activities are too adult-led. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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