Knodishall & District Playgroup

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 22/06/2004 Inspector Name Lynda Jean Bullock

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care Setting Name Knodishall & District Playgroup Setting Address The Mission Rooms School Road, Knodishall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1UD

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name The Committee of Knodishall & District Playgroup

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Knodishall & District Playgroup Address The Mission Rooms School Road Knodishall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1UD

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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

Knodishall and District Playgroup opened approximately 20 years ago and is situated near Leiston in Suffolk. It is a committee run group, which operates from one room in the Knodishall mission rooms. It has access to toilets, kitchen facilities and an enclosed outdoor play area. Children attend from many surrounding villages. There are currently 33 children on roll, and this includes some who are in receipt of nursery education grant funding. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The setting offers support to children with special needs and who speak English as an additional language. Opening hours are 09.30 to 12.00 Monday to Friday and 12.45 to 15:00 Tuesday and Thursday, during term time only. Four part time staff work with the children, of these, three have an early years qualification. Ongoing training opportunities are accessed via the Suffolk Childcare Training Unit. The setting receives support from a mentor from the Early Years

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Information about the setting

Development and Childcare Partnership. They are members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

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How good is the Day Care?

Knodishall and District Playgroup provides good quality day care for children. The premises are very welcoming to children and parents, space is well organised and laid out ready for when children arrive. The group's record keeping is in good order ensuring the safe management of the provision, some further details need to be included to fully meet the National Standards A wide range of activities are provided which allow children to build on their natural curiosity as learners, develop their language and mathematical thinking, use their imagination and develop social relationships. Staff listen and value what children say, they talk with them about what they are doing and encourage them to be confident, independent and develop their self esteem. The staff ensure every child is included in all the group's activities. Staff encourage and value children's good behaviour which helps children behave well.

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How good is the Day Care?

Staff encourage children to learn about hygiene though the group's daily routines

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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 actively promotes healthy eating at snack time. The playgroup has appropriate health and safety procedures in place and carry out risk assessments on the premises however they need to monitor children's arrival and departures closely to ensure they are unable to leave unsupervised. The group has a wide range of appropriate, safe and well maintained toys, equipment and furniture which are suitable to meet the children's needs and creates an accessible and stimulating environment. Children can reach their toys and equipment easily. Parents are welcomed into the group, kept informed about the group's activities, encouraged to take an active role in the group's management. Staff work in partnership with parents to meet the needs of the children.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

Since the last inspection the group have ensured that they have up to date insurance cover in place and that children have free access to drinking water. They have made a number of improvements to their paperwork, such as gathering information from parents about dietary needs, ensuring their complaints policy includes Ofsted's contact details and developing an outings procedure, all of which will help to ensure the efficient management of the group.

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What is being done well?

• The premises are very welcoming and friendly to children and parents. The group have ensured there is space to hang coats and bags. There are displays of themes and notice boards for parents giving information about the group and its activities. The rooms are displayed with examples of children's named and mounted work on the walls and from the ceilings. • A wide range of stimulating activities are provided which cover all areas of development and learning. Children are moving freely between activities, accessing stored toys and equipment, making decisions about which activities they would like to do. Children are involved and engaged in purposeful play, are developing strong friendships, they co-operate and share roles in imaginative role play games. • The group supports children and their families who may have special needs. They have a named member of staff who ensures the group have a proactive

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What is being done well?

approach to providing appropriate care for children. This ensures individual needs are met and promotes integration. •• Good standards of hygiene are in place within the group and staff provide children with positive role models, children are learning hygiene practices though regular daily routines of hand washing, cleaning tables and tidying up.

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What needs to be improved?

• security of children as they arrive and depart

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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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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 Develop induction procedures for new staff and volunteers.

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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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