Salisbury Street Day Nursery

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 02/12/2004 Inspector Name Rosemary Linda Tomkins

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Salisbury Street Neighbourhood Nursery Setting Address 1 Salisbury Street Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 0BG

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name Firewalker Fitness Martial Arts Centre Ltd04871408 04871408

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Firewalker Fitness Martial Arts Centre Ltd04871408 Address 1 Salisbury Street Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 0BG

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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

Salisbury Street Neighbourhood Nursery opened in 2004 and operates from a purpose built building situated close to Wolverhampton City Centre. A maximum of 52 children may attend the nursery at any one time. The nursery is open each weekday from 08:00 to 18:00. All children have access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. There are currently 30 children aged from 4 months to under 5 years on roll. Children come from the local area and wider districts as parents travel in to work in the city centre. The nursery employs eight staff. Six of the staff, including the manager, hold appropriate early years qualifications. Two staff are working towards recognised early years qualifications at Level 2.

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How good is the Day Care?

Salisbury Street Neighbourhood Nursery provides good quality care for children. Staff give high priority to ensuring children are safe both inside and outside the nursery. They consistently carry out the procedures outlined in the comprehensive safety policies. There are security arrangements in place to ensure children are protected on arrival and departure. Staff ensure that the available space is well organised and planned. Currently, there are no children with special needs or language requirements attending but there are satisfactory arrangements in place to ensure they are supported and fully included in activities. Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment. There are procedures in place to ensure staff have a consistent approach to their work, such as induction training, staff meetings and training plans. The staff team work to a high child adult ratio and ensure children are well supervised at all times.

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How good is the Day Care?

Children are provided with interesting imaginative activities both inside and outside the nursery, the children enjoy playing outside and clear play space within the nursery. Children are happy and settled and have good relationships with staff and each other. Staff are aware of children's individual needs and attend to their health and dietary needs very well. Children are provided with regular meals and snacks.

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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 Children are well behaved and respond well to requests to help clear away activities, share and take turns. There is a very good relationship with parents and carers. They are provided with detailed written information on activities and progress of their children on a daily basis.

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What is being done well?

• Staff plan and organise the space well. They provide opportunities for children to choose and play imaginatively. • The children are interested and absorbed in their activities and well used to the routine, they are happy and settled. • Children and parents are welcomed individually into a warm and welcoming setting. • Children are provided with freshly cooked nutritious meals and snacks, drinks are readily available. • Children in the nursery are well behaved and have good relationships with staff and each other. Children show concern for one another and easily share and take turns. • The relationships with parents and carers are very good, confidentiality is maintained. Parents are provided with written daily records on their children's activities and personal care. They have open access to their individually maintained children's records at all times and at regular open evenings.

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What needs to be improved?

• the arrangements for including the procedure for staff to follow in the event of allegations of abuse in the Child Protection policy and make available to parents.

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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

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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 13 Ensure the written procedure for staff to follow in the event of an accusation of abuse is included in the written Child Protection policy and procedure and made available to parents.

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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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