The Queen's CofE Junior School

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 05/04/2004 Inspector Name Freeda Wildon

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care Setting Name Blean Pre-School Setting Address Blean Parish Hall School Lane,Blean Canterbury Kent CT2 9JA

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name The Committee of Blean Pre-school Committee

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Blean Pre-school Committee Address Blean Parish Hall School Lane, ,Blean Canterbury Kent CT2 9JA

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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

Blean Pre-school is a management committee run group that opened in 1994. It operates from the village hall in Blean, near to the city of Canterbury in the county of Kent. The pre-school has access to two rooms, toilets, a kitchen and an outside area. The pre-school serves the local area and surrounding towns. The pre-school is registered to provide thirty places for children aged 2 to 5 years. There are currently 31 children on roll. This includes 6 funded 4-year-olds and 10 funded 3-year-olds. Children attend a variety of sessions each week. Staff have experience of working with children who have special needs and children who speak English as an additional language. The pre-school opens five days a week throughout the year. Sessions last from 09:30 to 12:00. There are six staff working with the children of who four have early years qualifications and all attend short courses. The pre-school is accredited and receives

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Information about the setting

support from a Pre-school Learning Alliance Development worker and a teacher from the Early Years Partnership.

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How good is the Day Care?

Blean Pre-school provides good care for children aged two to under five years.

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How good is the Day Care?

Most staff are qualified and experienced, and work well as a team supported by the committee. Space, staff and resources are organised to meet the children's needs effectively. Staff welcome children and parents warmly. There are policies, procedures and records to underpin the day to day running of the nursery, however, procedures to record adults attendances are not recorded in line with current guidance. Staff have a generally good knowledge of the National Standards. Premises are safe and clean, and health and hygiene procedures are effective. However, there are no facilities for nappy changing. Snack times are relaxed social occasions, and staff promote children's independence. Staff are effectively working with children with special needs. There is an appropriate equal opportunities policy and activities, which support children's knowledge of other culture and tradition. Staff manage behaviour positively and consistently, resulting in good behaviour and

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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 secure, confident children. Children are happy to enter the pre-school and approach staff confidently. The quality of staff: child interaction is good, with adults working closely with the children, supporting and extending their play and learning. Children are happy and stimulated, with planned, activities covering all areas of development. Individual children's needs are known and generally met, and all children are included. Staff work in partnership with parents, and parents are happy with the standard of care and the informal exchange of information about their children's development and activities. Parents are welcome to stay to settle their children.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

The last inspection was a transitional inspection, this section is not applicable.

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What is being done well?

• Most staff are qualified and experienced, and work well as a team supported by the committee. • Space, staff and resources are organised to meet the children's needs effectively. Staff welcome children and parents warmly. • Premises are safe and clean, and health and hygiene procedures are effective. Snack times are relaxed social occasions, and staff promote children's independence. • Staff manage behaviour positively and consistently, resulting in good behaviour and secure, confident children. Staff encouraged and praise children. • The quality of staff: child interaction is good, with adults working closely with the children, supporting and extending their play and learning. • Children are happy and stimulated, with planned activities covering all areas of development. Individual children's needs are known and generally met, and all children are included. • Staff work in partnership with parents and parents are happy with the

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What is being done well?

standard of care and the informal exchange of information about their children's development and activities. Parents are welcome to stay to settle their children.

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What needs to be improved?

• recording of the attendance register to include all adults and times of arrival and departure

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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 • nappy changing facilities to provide dignity and privacy.

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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 that all adults, children and visitors are recorded with times of arrival and departures.

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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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