Midget Gems

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 14/02/2005 Inspector Name Duncan Gill

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Midget Gems Setting Address Units 6-7 Grandale Hull North Humberside HU7 4BL

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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

Midget Gems Nursery opened in November 2003 and is situated in the Sutton Park area of Hull. A maximum of 24 children may attend the nursery at any one time and there are currently 31 children on roll, of which one 4-year-old is in receipt of nursery education funding. The setting serves children from Hull and the surrounding areas. They currently support children with special needs and there are no children who speak English as an additional language. It is open all year round from 07:00 to 18:00 and 07:00 to 18:30 Monday and Tuesday, offering full day, morning and afternoon sessions. Five full time staff work directly with the children and all the staff have early years qualifications to NVQ level three.

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How good is the Day Care?

Midget Gems Nursery provides good care for children. The setting is warm and welcoming, with very good evidence of children's play and activity. It is efficiently organised, staff are well deployed and give children effective support and encouragement, which helps them feel secure and confident. Most records and policies are in place and contribute to the management of the setting. Staff are highly aware of potential hazards and take all reasonable steps to ensure children are kept safe and free from harm. They effectively promote good hygiene practice and fully encourage children to learn good routines of personal hygiene. Meals are well balanced, healthy, nutritious and children's dietary needs are well met. Children are treated with equal concern and their individuality is valued. Support is given to children with special needs and staff are aware of child protection and their responsibilities to the children in their care.

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How good is the Day Care?

There is a good range of toys, play equipment and furniture, which children can freely access, although there is a basic range of resources to promote equality of opportunity. A wide range of enjoyable activities are on offer, which fully involve and interest children and promote their language, mathematical thinking, creative development and imagination. A broad range of strategies are used to manage children's behaviour and children behave very well.

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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 Staff keep parents fully informed about the setting and their child and ensure their needs are effectively met.

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What is being done well?

• There is a wide range of enjoyable activities, which fully involve and interest children, promoting their language, mathematical thinking, creative development and imagination. Staff are very interested in the children, they consistently talk and listen to them and ask questions to make them think. Children build warm relationships with each other, staff and are openly encouraged to explore and investigate their surroundings. • Staff are highly aware of potential hazards to children. They implement daily checks to play areas, heaters are covered, sockets covered, dangerous substances are out of reach, and the nursery has obtained the NHS bronze award for safety. A detailed health and safety policy is fully implemented by staff. Detailed risk assessments are carried out on all aspects of the nursery and all reasonable steps taken to ensure children are safe and free from harm. • Children are fully encouraged to practice good routines of personal hygiene.

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What is being done well?

This is done by encouraging children to wash hands after going to the toilet, before eating and encouraging children to wipe runny noses. Children's health is a high priority and staff are good role models, effectively implementing the detailed hygiene policy and cleaning routines. Temperature checks are in each room and accidents are monitored monthly to identify recurring problems and put measures in place to try and reduce accidents. • Parents have strong and trusting relationships with the staff. Detailed registration forms are used to ensure children's needs are effectively met, with regards to diet, belief, special needs likes and dislikes. Parents are kept fully informed about the nursery and their child. They are given a detailed information booklet about the nursery. Policies are given to parents, notice boards are in each room, development profiles are available and they are given a daily sheet containing information on sleep, activities and meals.

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What needs to be improved?

• the range of resources to promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice • documentation, with regards to developing a statement of procedure to be followed if a child is lost and developing an operational plan and displaying this for parents.

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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

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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 9 Develop the range of resources that promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice. 14 Develop an operational plan and make this accessible to parents. 14 Develop a statement of the procedure to be followed if a child is lost.

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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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