St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary School

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 26/01/2005 Inspector Name Sally Hall

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care Setting Name Doddiscombsleigh Pre School Setting Address Doddiscombsleigh Primary School Doddiscombsleigh Exeter Devon EX6 7PR

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name Doddiscombsleigh Pre-school 1078776

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Doddiscombsleigh Pre-school Address Doddiscombsleigh Pre-school Doddicombsleigh Primary School,Doddiscombsleigh Exeter Devon EX6 7PR

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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

Doddiscombsleigh Pre-school Community Group was registered 14 years ago, and is run by a committee of school governors and parents. It has use of a room in a recently built modular building, situated in Doddiscombsleigh Primary School grounds in the centre of the village. The group has close links with the school and the adjacent reception class. The group runs on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30. Two staff are employed, supported by a parent volunteer. The play leader has an NVQ3 in Early Years Care and Education. Children come from a wide area of the Teign Valley, and the majority will later attend the Primary School. There are currently 11 children on the register who are mainly funded. The group suppports children with special needs; there are no children attending with English as an additional language. The group receives support from the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

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How good is the Day Care?

Doddiscombsleigh Pre-school provides good quality childcare. The staff are confident and well supported by an active committee. They organise the sessions well. Children are cared for in a very warm and welcoming environment, enabling the children to be secure, confident and happy. The group is well resourced and resources and activities are displayed well to be easily accessible and stimulate the children. The children are familiar with the routine for the morning. Overall documentation is in place to support the standards and is well presented and shared well with parents. However there is one policy that is incomplete. Staff are active in ensuring a safe environment for the children and supervise the children well at all times. Hygiene is promoted well with the children and the room maintained to a good standard. Parents supply fruit for the children's snack time; children benefit from having a varied range of fruits to select. The staff are active in

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How good is the Day Care?

promoting equal opportunities and use resources and themes to raise children's awareness of diversity. They are sensitive in caring for children with special needs

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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 supportive to parents. They have recently updated their knowledge for dealing with child protection. The staff plan the sessions well to give the children a range of play opportunities to stimulate them and promote individual development; they are very aware of children's individual needs and personalities. The staff have a good rapport with each other and the children. They promote positive behaviour well with the children who are thoughtful and relate well to each other. The staff ensure they are easily approachable for parents on a daily basis and keep parents well informed of their child's progress. The staff value parent helpers.

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What is being done well?

• The staff provide a very warm and welcoming environment enabling children to be secure, confident and happy. • Children are reassured and praised well; their work and progress is valued by the staff. • Staff have good relationships with parents ensuring they are kept well informed, and have a confident and sensitive approach to caring for children with special needs. • The staff provide children with a varied range of play opportunities and resources to ensure they are well motivated and promote positive behaviour well with the children.

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What needs to be improved?

• the policy in the event of a child being lost.

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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 2 Ensure a policy is in place in the event of a child being lost.

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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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