Hawkchurch Church of England School

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 12/10/2004 Inspector Name Jennifer Pearce

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care Setting Name Amber Pre-School Setting Address Scout Hut, Amberley Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4LN

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name The Committee of Amber Pre-School 1047724

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Amber Pre-School Address Scout Hut Amberley Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4LN

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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

Amber Pre-school has been registered since 1990. It is managed by a committee and provides sessional care. The pre school is located in the Scout Hall in the Roffey area of Horsham. The Pre-school have access to a hall, the kitchen and toilet facilities. The group have access to a grassed outdoor area. The group is registered to provide16 places for children aged between 2 and 5 years. There are currently 27 children on roll. This includes 15 funded 3 year olds and 1 funded 4 year old. Children attend for a variety of sessions. Pre school sessions are from 09:30 - 12:30 Monday to Friday and Tuesday 12:30 - 15:00 during term time only. There are currently 5 staff members working within the group 4 have a relevant childcare qualification. One staff member is working towards qualifying. The setting has close links with the local schools.

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How good is the Day Care?

Amber Pre School provides good quality care for children. The staff team work well together and are fully involved in the daily plans and activities. They provide a varied range of activities to meet the children's needs and abilities. The children are settled and confident in their play activities. The staff team provide a warm and welcoming environment for parents and children. Staff seek to ensure that the children are safe both in and out of doors by completing risk assessments. There are good health and hygiene procedures in place. Staff ensure that all children are able to fully access all play activities. The staff spend a lot of time praising and encouraging the children. The staff know the children and their families well. All aspects of each child's care and individual needs are discussed fully with parents. Whilst most documentation is in place some needs reviewing and updating.

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What is being done well?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 • The Pre School is warm and very welcoming to both children and adults. • Staff have clear routines that help children to feel secure and at ease. • The staff team work well together to meet the children's needs. The careful planning, use of toys, equipment, creative resources, a book lending library and the grassed outdoor area, ensure that children have interesting and enjoyable play experience. •• The staff team have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies. Children are taught good manners. The staff team show respect to the children and they spend a lot of time praising and encouraging the children. This builds upon their confidence and self esteem. • Parents feel able to speak to staff about their child's individual needs. They receive plenty of information through the parent notice board, newsletters,

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What is being done well?

prospectus and regular discussions with key workers. The parents are welcome to help in the group and to attend introductory sessions to see a video about the Foundation stage of learning. This includes information about the six areas of learning and children's individual records. Parents have opportunities to socialise with each other and share information with staff. This ensures that they are well informed about their child's care and builds good links with the families.

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What needs to be improved?

• documentation, to include times of arrival and departure for all children, staff and visitors. • documentation, to obtain parents prior written permission to seek emergency medical first aid or advice and to include the regulatory body of Ofsted in the Complaints procedure.

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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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The Registered Person should have regard to the following recommendations

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 Record times of arrival and departure for all children staff and visitors. 14 Obtain parents prior written permission to seek emergency medical first aid or advice and include the regulatory body of Ofsted in the complaints procedure.

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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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