Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 28/01/2005 Inspector Name Abigail Caroline Cunningham

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery Setting Address Prospect House New Lane, Skircoat Green Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0TE

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name Mrs Emma Jane Hand and Mrs Claire Louise Westwood

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Emma Jane Hand and Claire Louise Westwood Address 32 Cheriton Drive Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 1QS

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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

Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery opened under new management in 2004. It operates from self contained premises in the Skircoat Green area of Halifax. The setting consists of three floors which accommodate differing ages of children. The younger babies and school aged children are on the first floor, the older babies on the middle floor and the children aged two to five years are on the lower ground floor. There are toilet facilities for the children and a kitchen. The office/staff room is on the top floor. There is a small outside area which can accommodate a maximum of ten children with staff at any one time. The nursery is open five days a week all year round except bank holidays. Sessions are from 07:30 until 18:00. There are currently 61 children aged from 6 months to under 11 years on roll. Of these 13 children receive funding for nursery education. The nursery mainly takes children from the surrounding area and is used by parents who work in Halifax. Two

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Information about the setting

of the children attending have identified special educational needs and one of the children attending speaks English as an additional language. The nursery employs fourteen staff, thirteen of the staff, including the manager hold appropriate early years qualifications. Three staff are working towards qualifications.

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How good is the Day Care?

Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery provides good quality care for children. The physical environment is warm, welcoming and clean. There is good evidence of children's work displayed attractively throughout the building. The settings toilet facilities limits the children's privacy. The staff team are organised and work well together. Staff are aware of what needs to be improved and demonstrate a commitment to developing their practice. A good staff induction programme encourages staff to effectively implement the settings polices and procedures. All of the required documentation is in place and records are confidentially stored. Staff have a high awareness of all risks to children's health and safety and have ensured that the physical environment is safe and secure. The staff recognise the children as individuals and meet their differing needs well. The children are settled, have warm relationships with the staff and are keen to

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How good is the Day Care?

communicate with them. The setting has effective procedures in place to support children with special needs and children who speak English as an additional language. The staff set clear and consistent boundaries for the children who are very

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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 well behaved. There is a good range of toys and activities available for children from six months to eight years. There is a satisfactory range of resources, which reflect positive images of culture, ethnicity, gender and disability. Children are able to access toys and equipment independently. The children are interested in their surroundings and engage in activities, which sustain their interest for periods of time. Planning and assessment systems are fully established for all age groups. The staff warmly welcome children, parents and visitors into the setting. The staff are approachable and friendly. The parents are well informed about the provision and their child's progress.

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What is being done well?

• Organisation of the setting is good. The staff have created an orderly environment in which to care for the children, each session is planned for in advance. Staff are effectively deployed. A well organised, established system is in place for staff and parent inductions. The registration system is effective, this clearly shows when staff, visitors and children are present. The staff work well as a team, are committed to improvement, are fully involved in planning, evaluating and developing practice. Staff have regular access to relevant training, for example, child protection, first aid and foundation stage training. • The children are interested in their surroundings, engage in activities which sustain their interest and are happy and occupied. The staff build positive relationships with the children, they know them well and take an interest in what they say and do. There is a consistent approach to behaviour

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What is being done well?

management, which is based on realistic expectations of children's differing abilities. The children are very well behaved, they are polite and are co-operative at tidy up time. • Positive steps to promote safety within the setting are taken to ensure the children are kept safe and free from harm. Risk assessments are undertaken regularly, fire equipment is tested and emergency evacuation procedures are practiced and recorded. Staff implement child protection procedures which are robust, fully understood and work in practice. • Partnership with parents is effective. The staff are very friendly and approachable. They have developed strong and trusting relationships with the parents and they share information regularly and work together to meet the children's needs. Good systems are in place for sharing documents with parents fro example, policies, daily routine slips, welcome pack and newsletters. Staff give excellent attention to meeting babies individual needs

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What is being done well?

for eating, changing and sleeping and exchanging this information with parents.

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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

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What needs to be improved?

• the children's privacy in relation to the toilet facilities.

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inspection or 1st April 2004 whichever is later.)

Concerns were raised about the safety of the children, who attend the before and after school club. This was regarding crossing roads in unsafe places, during their walk to and from school. This related to Standard 6; Safety. The provider was asked to investigate and report back to Ofsted within ten working days. The provider reported that a letter was sent out to parents so that they were made aware of the complaint. The staff contacted road safety who sent the children some tabards to wear so that vehicles are able to see the children clearly. The route to school was also changed and the children now cross roads at safe points. Ofsted are satisfied that the registered person has taken appropriate steps to address this concern, and the provider remains qualified for registration.

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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 4 Improve the children's toilet facilities, paying particular attention to promoting the children's privacy.

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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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