Quarrybrow Nursery

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 25/01/2005 Inspector Name Sandra Elizabeth Williams

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Quarry Brow Nursery Setting Address Ormsgill Primary School Mill Bank Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 4AR

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Quarry Brow Day Nursery Address 20 Baldwin Street Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 4HP

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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

Quarry Brow Nursery opened in September 2004. It operates from a purpose built nursery situated within the grounds of Ormsgill Primary School. It consists of a baby room, sleep area, a pre school room, toilets, kitchen and office. The nursery also has use of the outdoor play area and the school hall. It serves children from the local area. It is registered for 28 children under 8 years and there are currently 53 children from 9 months to 5 years on roll. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The setting supports children with special needs. The group opens 5 days a week all year apart from Bank Holidays. Sessions are from 7:30 until 18:00. 2 full time and 4 part time staff work with the children. All staff have level 3 early years qualifications. The manager is planning to undertake a quality assurance scheme.

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How good is the Day Care?

Quarry Brow Nursery provides good quality care for children. The group provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for children and parents. A good selection of play equipment is available for children of all ages which provides them with sufficient challenges. The staff are well qualified and experienced and work very well as a team to provide high standards of care. The group is organised well and staff are deployed effectively to ensure children receive appropriate individual attention and support. Documentation is well organised and accessible, however, the detail recorded in the registration forms is lacking in part. The children's health and safety needs are a high priority to the staff and areas for promoting children's safety are good. Fire drills are held to ensure that the children and staff are familiar with the procedure, however they do not take place as regularly as they should. The children's health requirements are met and appropriate records

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How good is the Day Care?

are kept. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of child protection issues and take appropriate action to protect children when necessary. A very good range of well planned activities are available which the children find interesting, stimulating and fun. The activities are varied and ensure that the

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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's knowledge is extended in all six areas of learning. The group promotes equal opportunities well with the use of a wide range of play equipment and activities. The group supports children with special needs. Staff relate well to the children and encourage positive behaviour and good manners. Staff have good relationships with parents and share information by encouraging discussion in a relaxed environment, displaying information and providing a range of policies.

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What is being done well?

• The staff group are well qualified and are committed to keeping up to date with current child care practice by attending regular training courses. They receive regular appraisals in order to ensure their continued professional development and ability to provide a good standard of child care for children. • The children are offered a varied and imaginative range of activities which are well planned and ensure that the children's developmental needs in the six areas of learning are well met. The staff plan the activities for the children under 3 years by using the Birth to 3 Matters framework and keep individual records of the children's developmental achievements and progress. • Equal opportunities and anti discriminatory practice are promoted well within the nursery. Children take part in celebrating religious festivals such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. The children enjoy learning about different countries,

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What is being done well?

cultures and religions from the extensive and interesting range of books available to them. • The nursery provides very good support to children with special needs. The children's individual and special needs are identified at an early stage and the staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that the children receive the support they need. • Staff relate well to the children and encourage positive behaviour and good manners. The children are clear about what is expected of them and their good behaviour is praised and recognised by staff. • The staff actively encourage parents to be involved in the nursery and in their children's welfare and progress. Information is shared with parents verbally and in the form of newsletters and open days. The open plan design of the nursery also helps maintain good communication between staff and parents.

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What needs to be improved?

• the level of detail recorded in the registration forms • the frequency of the fire drills.

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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

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inspection or 1st April 2004 whichever is later.)

There are no complaints to report from 1st April 2004.

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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 meet the recommendations made by the Fire Safety Officer (in this case the frequency of frie drills) 14 ensure that the registration forms for all children are completed and include all the required information prior to admission

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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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