Market Bosworth Day Nursery

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 11/07/2003 Inspector Name Susan Andrews

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Market Bosworth Day Nursery Setting Address 7 Barton Road Market Bosworth Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0LQ

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REGISTERED PROVIDER 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

The Market Bosworth Day Nursery is one of three establishments in the Hinckley & Bosworth area, owned by Mr & Mrs Shinh. It was registered in February 2003 to provide full day care. The nursery is located within the village of Market Bosworth and the areas of the premises used for childcare purposes are on the ground floor with direct access to the garden. The upper floors of the premises are used as a private dwelling by the registered persons. The setting is open on weekdays throughout the year from 08:00 to 17:30. Children attend various sessions on a full and part-time basis. There are currently 14 children on the register. This includes one funded three-year-old and two funded four-year-olds. There are no children attending who have special needs or who speak English as an additional language. There are currently two full-time and two part-time staff based at Market Bosworth Nursery, one is qualified, another is part way through NVQ level 2 training.

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Information about the setting

Additional staff from the other two settings provide relief cover when required.

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How good is the Day Care?

The Market Bosworth Day Nursery provides satisfactory care for children. The nursery premises are well maintained and welcoming. There are designated age appropriate areas. Children have access to indoor play, sleep areas and a safely enclosed rear garden. The operational plan has been devised and staff interact well with children. Arrangements for health and safety were noted to be appropriate. Risk assessments, policies and procedures relating to the organisation and the operational plan, are in place and are on the whole effective, although some amendments are to be made. Curriculum planning provides a framework to evaluate children's progress. This would benefit from the implementation of a key worker system for all children enabling children's individual needs to be identified and met. The nursery has a range of resources, activities and equipment which are appropriate to the ages and stages of children's development. However, their

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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 availability and children's access to them needs to be ensured. The nursery works in partnership with parents and carers who receive general information about their children, the policies, procedures and practices of the provision.

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What is being done well?

• The interaction that occurs between children and staff is positive. • The premises and environment in which children are cared for are hygienic and welcoming with appropriate child-sized furniture available. • The partnership with parents is well established with clear systems in place for the exchange of information. • Policy documentation has been devised and made available to parents and carers.

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What needs to be improved?

• the registration system, to ensure accurate records are maintained of children's hours of attendance; • the deployment of staff and the key worker system, to ensure children's individual needs are identified and met; • the use of space, to enhance opportunities for play and learning; • the availability of resources to promote positive images in respect to race, culture, multi-faith and disability; • the child protection policy, to include procedures to be followed regarding allegations of abuse by staff.

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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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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

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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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 2 ensure the children's daily records contain the hours of attendance; 2 ensure a key worker system is implemented; 3 ensure resources and space are organised so that activities are readily accessible to children and that staff are deployed effectively to support children’s learning and play; 9 ensure that an equal opportunities policy is devised which is understood and implemented by staff and is made available to parents. Develop resources that actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children; 13 revise the child protection policy to include procedures that are to be followed if allegations of abuse are made against staff members.

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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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