Lyndhurst Pre-School

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 13/07/2004 Inspector Name Jennifer Pearce

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care Setting Name Lyndhurst Pre-School Setting Address The School High Street Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7BB

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name The Committee of Lyndhurst Pre-School Committee

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Lyndhurst Pre-School Committee Address (AS PREVIOUS) U/A

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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

Lyndhurst Pre School has been registered since 1965.It is managed by a committee and provides sessional day care. The pre school is located in St Michael and All Angels School and serves the local community. The group is registered to provide 20 places each session for children aged between 2 and 5 years. There are currently 47 children on roll. This includes 12 funded 3 year olds and 26 funded 4 year olds. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The Pre School currently supports children with additional needs. The group uses the pre school room within the school site. There is an enclosed outdoor area for outside play. The pre school are also able to access the school playing field and hall. Pre School sessions run from 09:00 - 11:30, Monday to Friday and from 12:30 - 15:00, Monday to Friday during term time only. There are seven staff working at the setting. Three staff are trained to either NNEB

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Information about the setting

or NVQ 3 in Childcare and Education. Two staff members plan to attend training for NVQ level 3 in the autumn. The setting receives support from the local Cluster group and has close links with the school.

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How good is the Day Care?

Lyndhurst 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.

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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

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What is being done well?

• 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. Children are able to make choices through the use of a planning board, the use of toys, equipment, creative resources and the grassed and hard core outside areas. The staff are deployed well and their careful planning ensures that children have interesting and enjoyable play experiences. • The pre school currently provides care for children with additional needs. The staff team liaise closely with parents and other agencies. Each child's need is carefully considered so that they can be fully met. • The staff team have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies. Children know the boundaries and behave well. The staff team 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

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What is being done well?

receive plenty of information through the parent pack and notice board, regular discussions with key workers and regular sharing of information. Parents and carers are welcome to help in the Group. This builds links with the families.

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What needs to be improved?

• documentation, to record the times of arrival and departure for children and staff and provide a statement of procedure to be followed if a child becomes lost. • documentation, to ensure that entries on accident and medication records are confidential.

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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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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

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 the times of arrival and departure for children and staff and provide a statement of procedure to be followed if a child becomes lost. 14 Ensure that entries on accident and medication records are confidential.

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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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