Tysoe Children's Group Limited

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 25/10/2004 Inspector Name Anne Felicity Taylor

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Tysoe Children's Group (Reg 02/03/2004) Setting Address The Old Fire Station Main Street, Middle Tysoe Warwick CV35 0SR

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name Tysoe Children's Group Ltd (4761827) 4761827 1097838

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Tysoe Children's Group Ltd (4761827) Address The Old Fire Station, Main Street, Middle Tysoe Warwick CV35 0SR

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THE INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality and standard of day care. When making judgements, inspectors have regard to how well the provider meets the National Standards for under Eights Day Care and Childminding. A list of these is attached. The report identifies strengths and areas for improvement. This inspection report must be made available to all parents.

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Information about the setting

Tysoe Children's Group opened in April 2004. It is a community facility for children and adults, which operates from the old fire station in the village of Tysoe. It serves the village, other local villages and the surrounding rural area. There is a pre-school room with quiet area and a hall for the children, with all the appropriate facilities. There is a large enclosed playground, partially covered, for outdoor play and a garden area with secure access to the local recreation ground. There are currently fifty children from two to ten years on roll. This includes nineteen funded three-year-olds. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The setting is able to support children with special needs and who speak English as an additional language. The setting opens five days a week from 08:00 to 18:00 on fifty weeks a year. During term time, children aged two to four years are offered pre-school sessions from

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Information about the setting

09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 with a lunch club from 12:00 to 12:45. For pre-school and primary school children there is a before and after school club which operates from 08:00 to 09:00 and 15:30 to 18:00. There is a walking bus for going to and from school. In school holidays there is a holiday club for pre-school and primary age children from 08:00 to 18:00. Seven part time staff work with the children. All the staff hold or are working towards appropriate early years qualifications. The children learn through play and the pre-school and the local primary school are part of the Foundation Partnership Scheme. Support is offered from the advisory teacher from the local Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership.

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How good is the Day Care?

Tysoe Children's Group provides satisfactory care for children. It provides a comprehensive service for pre-school and primary age children; the pre-school and the holiday club were inspected on this occasion. Staff are all suitably qualified and experienced and are encouraged to take up additional training opportunities. They work well as a team, supporting each in the care of the children. The staff/child ratio is good and children are offered a lot of individual attention. Most staff have first aid training and the first aid box is fully-stocked. Fire evacuation procedures are in place; the fire log and risk assessments must be available on site.

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How good is the Day Care?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 A child protection policy is in place and staff have completed training. Children are encouraged in good personal hygiene and are developing independence skills. A wide variety of well-maintained, appropriate equipment is available; staff to provide a good range of activities, enabling children of all ages to learn and have lots of fun. The general routine and effective planning ensures children are offered a choice of activities to encourage individual interests, co-operative play and imaginative play. An assessment system is being developed. Talking and listening skills are a high priority. Outdoor play and activities form part of the daily routine for all the children. Staff are good role models and are kind and consistent when managing behaviour and children behave very well.

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How good is the Day Care?

There are strong relationships between staff and children. Staff are developing methods to keep parents fully informed about their child, including Open Days. All the required policies are in place and easily available to parents; some policies are under review. Staff must ensure that all daily records are completed in full. Good communication with key workers ensures the individual needs of each child are met.

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What is being done well?

• The building has been converted to a high standard and users and supporters of this community facility appreciate the services offered. It is well equipped. • All the children feel secure in the daily routine and enjoy playing with or alongside their peers. Children have free access to outside play and like the challenge of the obstacle race. • Pre-school children join in enthusiastically with familiar phrases of 'Little Pink Pig' at story time, sitting quietly and concentrating well. • There are policies in place to ensure ratios for outings are good and holiday club children enjoy a walk to the local church to take part in the church quiz. • Staff have food hygiene training and there are good procedures in place to monitor hot food temperatures and food storage. School children are offered a toast and cereal breakfast and a hot freshly cooked tea. Regular healthy drinks and snacks are offered to all the children.

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What needs to be improved?

• the procedure to ensure all staff registers are completed • the procedure to ensure fire evacuation records and completed risk assessments are available on the premises • the procedure to ensure all accident records are signed by parents

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What needs to be improved?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 • the procedure to develop strategies to keep parents informed about daily events and activities • the procedure to review the policies for complaints and child protection.

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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

All registered persons must comply with all conditions of registration included on his/her certificate of registration. As a result of this inspection conditions of registration have been imposed / varied / removed and a new certificate of registration will be issued.

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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 2 Ensure all staff registers are completed. 6 Ensure fire evacuation records and completed risk assessments are available on the premises. 7 Ensure all accident records are signed by parents. 12 Develop strategies to keep parents informed about daily events and activities. 14 Review the policies for complaints and child protection.

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by the time of the next inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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STANDARD 1 - SUITABLE PERSON

Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.

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STANDARD 2 - ORGANISATION

The registered person meets required adult: child ratios, ensures that training and qualifications requirements are met and organises space and resources to meet the children's needs effectively.

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STANDARD 3 - CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY

The registered person meets children's individual needs and promotes their welfare. They plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.

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STANDARD 4 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The premises are safe, secure and suitable for their purpose. They provide adequate space in an appropriate location, are welcoming to children and offer access to the necessary facilities for a range of activities which promote their development.

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STANDARD 5 - EQUIPMENT

Furniture, equipment and toys are provided which are appropriate for their purpose and help to create an accessible and stimulating environment. They are of suitable design and condition, well maintained and conform to safety standards.

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STANDARD 6 - SAFETY

The registered person takes positive steps to promote safety within the setting and on outings and ensures proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.

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STANDARD 7 - HEALTH

The registered person promotes the good health of children and takes positive steps to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures when they are ill.

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STANDARD 8 - FOOD AND DRINK

Children are provided with regular drinks and food in adequate quantities for their needs. Food and drink is properly prepared, nutritious and complies with dietary and religious requirements.

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STANDARD 9 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

The registered person is aware that some children may have special needs and is

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 proactive in ensuring that appropriate action can be taken when such a child is identified or admitted to the provision. Steps are taken to promote the welfare and development of the child within the setting in partnership with the parents and other relevant parties.

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STANDARD 11 - BEHAVIOUR

Adults caring for children in the provision are able to manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development.

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STANDARD 12 - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND CARERS

The registered person and staff work in partnership with parents and to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group. Information is shared.

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STANDARD 13 - CHILD PROTECTION

The registered person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee and ensures that all adults working and looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

Records, policies and procedures which are required for the efficient and safe management of the provision, or to promote the welfare, care and learning of children are maintained. Records about individual children are shared with the child's parent.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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