Winfrith Pre-School

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 30/06/2004 Inspector Name Rachael Williams

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Winfrith Pre-School Setting Address School Lane Winfrith Newburgh Dorchester Dorset DT2 8JL

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name The Committee of Winfrith Pre-School 1039614

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Winfrith Pre-School Address School Lane Winfrith Newburgh Dorchester Dorset DT2 8JL

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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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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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 in accordance with the National Standards for Under Eights Day Care and Childminding; and that the nursery education for funded three and four year old children is of an acceptable quality. Inspection of nursery education also identifies strengths and weaknesses so that providers can improve the quality of educational provision and help children to achieve the early learning goals (elgs) by the end of the Foundation Stage. This inspection report must be made available to all parents. If the setting has been inspected previously, an action plan will have been drawn up to tackle issues identified. This inspection, therefore, must also assess what progress has been made in the implementation of this plan.

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Information about the setting

Winfrith Pre-School was established in 1993. It is located in a self contained mobile unit on the site of Winfrith First School in the village of Winfrith Newburgh. There are 19 children from two to five years on roll from Winfrith Newburgh and surrounding villages. This includes two funded four year olds and three funded three year olds. The group currently support children who have special needs. No children attend who have English as an additional language. The group opens Monday to Friday during term time from 08:45 until 15:15. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The children are supported by one full-time and two part-time members of staff. All staff have attained a level three qualification or equivalent in early years. The setting receives support from a teacher from the Early Years Development Childcare Partnership.

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How good is the Day Care?

Winfrith Pre - School offers satisfactory care for the children. The environment is welcoming and well organised. The children and parents are greeted by friendly, approachable and well qualified staff. Children are well supported by staff who interact well with them to extend their learning. A good range of age appropriate toys and resources are provided to support these activities, which are generally accessible to the children. However during snack and lunch times staff do not deploy themselves well to support the children. Staff have good knowledge of special needs and support children well sharing relevant information with parents. Behaviour is managed well with consistent strategies applied. Health and hygiene is promoted well with appropriate hand washing and nutritious snacks being provided. There are good arrangements in place for nappy changing.

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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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 Consent from parents has not been obtained to seek emergency treatment or advice. There are good safety arrangements in place when children participate in local walks and visits but an ineffective risk assessment of the premises is used. A fire log has not been completed to record relevant information of fire drills. Staff have good knowledge of child protection issues and procedures. Parents receive good information on their child's progress through key worker discussions and written annual reports. Relevant and up to date information relating to the provision is available. Staff are excellent at maintaining confidential records.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

No actions were raised at the last inspection.

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What is being done well?

• A welcoming and well organised environment greets the children and parents. Staff are friendly and approachable and welcome the children as they enter. • Staff are effective in promoting health and hygiene and encourage children to wash their hands independently giving good explanations as to why this is appropriate. There are good nappy changing arrangements in place. • There is good provision for children with special needs with relevant information being shared regularly with parents. Staff have good knowledge of the identification, monitoring and assessing of children in their care. • Behaviour is managed well with developmentally appropriate strategies consistently applied.

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What needs to be improved?

• fire log to include accurate information relating to fire drills regularly undertaken • risk assessment to show identified risk, evaluation, time scaled actions and responsibility • parental consent to seek emergency treatment or advice • organisation at snack and lunch times to ensure children are supported.

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Outcome of the 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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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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 6 Conduct a risk assessment on the premises identifying actions to be taken to minimize identified risks. 6 Meet any recommendations made by the Fire Safety Officer, in this case a Fire Log Book. 7 Request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment.

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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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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How effective is the nursery education?

Winfrith Pre - School offers good quality education for the funded children. Through interesting and varied experiences children are making generally good progress towards the early learning goals in most areas of learning. Very good progress is being made in knowledge and understanding of the world, mathematical and physical development. The quality of teaching is generally good. Staff have good knowledge of the foundation stage curriculum through their understanding of how areas of learning overlap. Assessments of children are developing but annotated evidence is omitted to show progression for older and more able children. Planning is generally good but omits opportunities to extend older children, to label creations independently, to mark make and to create freely as resources are not easily accessible. Organisation of snack time does not encourage children to be independent. Staff are effectively

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How effective is the nursery education?

deployed to interact with the children to support their learning. There are good arrangements to support children with special needs supported by excellent staff knowledge of the Code of Practice. Behaviour is managed well with clear routines being established and consistent strategies applied. Leadership and management is generally good. Effective team work, through the development of good relationships with the committee, has been established. The group are proactive in identifying improvements to be made and access outside agencies to support their endeavours. However teaching strategies are not effectively monitored to encourage staff development in order to extend on good practices. Partnership with parents is very good. Parents are provided with excellent information about the setting and their child's daily achievements. Good photographic evidence is available to show how children progress through the

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How effective is the nursery education?

stepping stones in each area of learning.

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What is being done well?

• Staff have good knowledge of the foundation stage curriculum and create useful files for parents of how children progress through the stepping stones supported by good photographic evidence. • Staff interact well with the children during self chosen and planned activities supporting the children's needs effectively for example extending their natural curiosity of the world in which they live with interesting and explorative experiences. •• Children with special needs are supported well. Staff have an excellent knowledge of the Code of Practice for the identification and assessment of children and use this knowledge to monitor children's progress effectively and

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What is being done well?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 to keep parents well informed of achievements. • Children behave well through the creation of clear routines and effective behaviour management. • The children move well showing good coordination. They negotiate pathways well and have good spatial awareness especially in confined spaces such as under the tree. • The children are supported well in their mathematical development with numerous opportunities to count, problem solve and to use early combining and separating strategies which they respond to well.

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What needs to be improved?

• independence at snack time to ensure children can select their snack and pour drinks independently •• opportunities to mark make regularly with independent access to resources and to label creations independently • opportunities to create freely with resources easily accessed by the children • develop assessments to show how older or more able children are progressing through the stepping stones and use this to inform plans to extend children's learning.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

Winfrith Pre - School have made generally good progress since the last inspection. New computer software has been purchased which effectively supports children's computer skills. Children have access to a good range of creative media during planned activities but their access is limited when creating independently due to ineffective organisation. Some activities are prescriptive and do not accommodate children's needs to create freely.

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What has improved since the last 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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Judgement: Generally Good The children engage in self chosen activities well selecting activities independently. Good relationships have been established and children are excellent at playing cooperatively, sharing and taking turns well. Children are not well supported during their snack time and independence in pouring their own drinks and selecting their own snack is not encouraged. Clear routines and appropriate strategies ensure that children's behaviour is very good.

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COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

Judgement: Generally Good The children communicate well using actions to show enthusiasm when 'Billy' the puppet is used. Instructions are followed well for example when completing a programme on the computer. The children sit attentively to listen to stories and respond well to effective questioning. The children exhibit good hand/eye coordination holding a pencil correctly to follow lines and draw around stencils. However there are few opportunities for children to mark make freely and to label their own creations.

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MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT

Judgement: Very Good The children are regularly involved in counting experiences and are beginning to count beyond 10. Older children are good at counting objects saying one number name for each item. Numbers to 10 are represented well when children use their fingers effectively. Children recognise numbers to 9 matching them well to the numbers on the doors. Older children compare two groups of children well identifying which has more/less or the same.

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KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD

Judgement: Very Good Through interesting themes planned by staff the children are curious to investigate their environment for example collecting leaves and growing plants. Staff respond well to the relevant questions asked by the children. Jigsaws are completed well with older children able to explain the process of their construction. A mouse is used well to navigate through a computer programme. The children compare past and present well when discussing birthdays and changes to the cake mixture.

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KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Judgement: Very Good The children move freely and with confidence. They judge speed accurately when playing chasing games and are excellent at planning their routes. Space is negotiated well when arranging mats to sit on and when in a confined space avoiding the branches of the tree. The children manipulate equipment such as the streamers and parachute skilfully showing good control and coordination. Malleable materials are handled well with squeezing, twisting and patting movements.

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CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT

Judgement: Generally Good The children use instruments well interpreting the songs in their own ways. They alter sounds to create varied rhythms. Children use a range of media well to create a self - portrait and are able to use lines to enclose a space to create a face. The children request favourite songs and enjoy listening to and following the actions to a video. Some activities are prescriptive and do not encourage children to develop creatively.

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Children's spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is fostered

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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OUTCOME OF THE INSPECTION

The provision is acceptable and is of good quality overall. Children are making generally good progress towards the early learning goals. The next inspection will take place in three to four years time.

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WHAT THE SETTING NEEDS TO DO NEXT: THE KEY ISSUES

• planning to include regular opportunities to use resources to create freely, to mark make and to label creations independently • organisation to ensure children are supported during snack time to encourage their independence • planning and assessments to show how older or more able children are extended in some areas of learning to ensure they are progressing towards the early learning goals.

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WHAT THE SETTING NEEDS TO DO NEXT: THE KEY ISSUES

The provider must draw up an action plan within 40 working days of receipt of this report showing how the key issues detailed above will be addressed. The action plan must be made available to all parents and to the Local Authority if required. An evaluation of the action taken will form part of the next inspection of funded nursery education.

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WHAT THE SETTING NEEDS TO DO NEXT: THE KEY ISSUES

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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