Skendleby Playgroup

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 11/07/2003 Inspector Name Rachel Castledine

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care Setting Name Skendleby Scamps Setting Address The Old School Main Road,Skendleby Nr Spilsby Lincs

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name The Committee of Skendleby Playgroup Committee

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Skendleby Playgroup Committee Address The Old School Main Road,Skendleby Nr Spilsby Lincs PE23 4QE

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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

Skendleby Scamps committee run pre-school opened in approximately 1977. It operates from the village hall in Skendleby. The pre-school serves the local community and surrounding rural villages. The premises consists of a foyer, main hall, storage room and wash basin area. The toilets are situated outside at the rear of the building. There are two enclosed outside play areas. There are currently 12 children aged from 2 to 4 years on roll. This includes 6 funded 3 year olds and 2 funded 4 year olds. Children attend for a variety of sessions. No children have special needs and all children speak English as their first language. The playgroup is registered to care for a maximum of sixteen children and opens three days a week during school term times. Sessions are from 09.30 until 12.00 hours. One full time and two part time staff work with the children. Two members of staff have early years qualifications. The playgroup have received support from the Early

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Information about the setting

Years Development and Childcare Partnership.

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How good is the Day Care?

Skendleby Pre-school provides satisfactory care overall for children aged from 2 to 5 years. Staff work well as a team and have a consistent approach to their work. This is achieved by effective procedures which are reflected in day to day practice and regular staff meetings. Most policies reflect current practice. There are good procedures in place to ensure the safe collection of children from pre-school and the premises are secure. The environment is brightened with the displays of children's creative work. Staff engage children's interest by providing a range of activities, although resources available do not fully reflect the wider world. They help them to make progress in all areas of learning by use of questioning during practical activities. The planning and assessment systems are not fully developed to ensure children's individual needs are met. Children are grouped effectively according to their ages and stages of

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How good is the Day Care?

development and key workers in each area aim to enable children to form effective relationships with peers and adults alike. Standards of behaviour are good due to

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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 high levels of supervision and appropriate strategies employed by staff to manage children's behaviour. There is a good partnership with parents which is fostered through effective written and verbal communication. There is information regarding their child's progress which is shared on open evenings and informally on a daily basis.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

Actions from the last inspection have been met to a satisfactory standard. Written procedures for lost/uncollected children are now held, risk assessments are carried out daily and prior permission is now held for administering medication, thus ensuring the safety of children.

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What is being done well?

• The pre-school has developed an effective partnership with parents. Parents receive good written information about the provision, parents are encouraged to support their child's learning at home. They attend family days out and sports days. • Effective use is made of available space, children have the opportunity to access all indoor areas, and outdoors is used as a learning environment as well as providing opportunities for physical development. • There is a wide range of activities provided, these are adapted to enable younger children to participate. • Staff evidence a good knowledge of individual children, home routines are continued with regards to physical needs.

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What needs to be improved?

• an operational plan explaining how the setting runs and shows how the resources are used to meet the needs of the children (Standard 2) • the system for planning and implementing a suitable range of activities for children, which is appropriate for their stage of development and based on their individual needs should be extended upon (Standard 3) • the resources available to children which reflect positive images of culture, ethnicity, gender and disability and the staff's knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities issues (Standard 9) • the written statement on behaviour management to reflect current practice (Standard 9)

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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 devise an operational plan explaining how the setting runs and shows how the resources are used to meet the needs of the children 3 develop the system for planning and implementing a suitable range of activities for children, which is appropriate for their stage of development and based on their individual needs should be extended upon 9 ensure that children have an appropriate range of activities and resources that promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice 9 develop staff's knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities issues 11 Ensure that the policy regarding behaviour management reflects the current practice.

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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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