Dinnington Pre-School

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 26/11/2003 Inspector Name Pauline Garfield

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care Setting Name Dinnington Pre School Setting Address Dinnington Resource Centre Laughton Road Dinnington, Sheffield South Yorkshire S25 2PP

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name The Committee of Dinnington Pre School 04034079 507258

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Dinnington Pre School Address Dinnington Resource Centre Laughton Road Dinnngton, Sheffield South Yorkshire S25 2PP

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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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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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 in accordance with the National Standards for Under Eights Day Care and Childminding; and that the nursery education for funded three and four year old children is of an acceptable quality. Inspection of nursery education also identifies strengths and weaknesses so that providers can improve the quality of educational provision and help children to achieve the early learning goals (elgs) by the end of the Foundation Stage. This inspection report must be made available to all parents. If the setting has been inspected previously, an action plan will have been drawn up to tackle issues identified. This inspection, therefore, must also assess what progress has been made in the implementation of this plan.

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Information about the setting

Dinnington Pre School opened in 1965. It now operates from Dinnington Resource Centre. The Pre School serves the local and wider communities. There are currently 70 children on roll including 48 funded three year old's and eight funded four year old's. Children attend for a variety of sessions. There are no children with English as a second language or who have special educational needs attending the Pre School. The Pre School opens for 10 sessions a week for 39 weeks a year. The opening time are 9.15 am to 11.45 am and 12.30 pm to 3.00 pm. There are six members of staff in total who have relevant experience, skills and ability. The Day Nursery receives support from an outreach teacher and also from the Early Years Development Partnership.

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How good is the Day Care?

Dinnington Pre School provides satisfactory care for children aged from two and a half to five years of age. Sessions are planned and organised by the experienced staff team. Staff interact effectively with children to support their learning and development in all areas. Policies and procedures are available and implemented effectively. Staff conduct risk assessments for each area used by the group and emergency procedures are well considered.

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How good is the Day Care?

Staff interact with the children, they know the children well and enable them to utilise the whole pre school environment with confidence and independence. They provide positive role models, encouraging children to be caring and cooperative.

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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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 The group has support systems in place for children with special needs and their families. Partnership with parents is very good. Parents are well informed about the group's policies and procedures and receive information via newsletters and brochures. There is a key worker system in place and staff work in partnership with parents. Most required policies and procedures are in place and records are stored securely.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

The provision has kept it's high standard of child care.

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What is being done well?

• Staff give attention to meeting children's individual needs and have effective arrangements for sharing information. • Activities are well thought of and planned to accommodate children's age and stage of development. • Access to training encourages effective staff development. • Individual dietary needs are catered for. Dietary and religious needs are discussed as well as likes and dislikes. • Staff know children well and respond effectively to support individual needs. • Resources reflect positive images in all areas of equal opportunities. Staff would challenge oppressive behaviour. • Staff support children with special needs well and work effectively with parents and other professionals. •• Staff create a positive environment which promotes caring and cooperation, children are helped to be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. •• Relationships with parents are very positive, they appreciate the high staff

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What is being done well?

ratios and the happy relaxed atmosphere.

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What needs to be improved?

• arrival and departure times • statement for lost or uncollected child • further risk assessments on outings • named deputy • named member of staff for child protection • named member of staff for behaviour management • procedure for collection of children.

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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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 • access to toilets

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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 must take the following actions by the date shown

Std Action Date 2 provide a statement of procedure to be followed if a parent fails to collect a child or a child is lost 30/01/2004

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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 2 develop a procedure to ensure there is a named deputy who is able to take charge in the absence of the manager 2 record arrival and departure times of children and staff 4 consider risk assessments on outings 4 ensure toilets are accessible and safe 6 make sure that there are effective systems in place for the collection of children 11 ensure that there is a named staff member who is responsible for behaviour management issues 13 ensure that there is a trained member of staff who has responsibility for child protection issues

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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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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How effective is the nursery education?

Dinnington Pre School offers very good provision overall. Children are offered a range of opportunities and make very good progress towards the early learning goals. Teaching is very good. The staff are enthusiastic and work well together to provide an interesting curriculum. Planning and assessment is very good and accurately identifies the level of children's individual understanding. Staff provide excellent role models for the children to follow and behaviour management is very good. Staff interact very well with the children and this helps them develop in all areas of learning. The leadership and management of the group is very good. The Manager offers supportive leadership and encourages staff training and development. Parents are provided with a sufficient amount of information about the pre school and demonstrate great satisfaction with the provision. The pre school is well supported by the Early Years Childcare and Development

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How effective is the nursery education?

Partnership and an outreach teacher via the Education Department.

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What is being done well?

• Staff know the children very well interact warmly with them, establish relationships and encourage self confidence and independence. • Staff are enthusiastic and work well together to provide an interesting curriculum. • Children's progress in communication literacy and language is very good the children are able to use their phonic knowledge to write simple regular words.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

Assessment and record keeping has been extended to include all funded children.

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What has improved since the last 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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Judgement: Very Good Children make very good progress in personal, social and emotional development. Children show increasing independence in selecting and carrying out activities. They are able to self help at snack time and clean paint pots after an activity. Children make very good relationships with adults and each other, respond well to boundaries and are beginning to manage their own behaviour.

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COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

Judgement: Very Good Children make very good progress in communication language and literacy. Children's language is developing, and they are able to express themselves both on a one to one basis and in small groups. Children enjoy using books on a one to one basis, at activities and in groups, showing an interest in print both in books and the environment. Children are able to develop their manipulative skills and were able to form complex shapes.

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MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT

Judgement: Very Good Children's progress in mathematical development is very good. Children are developing an interest in shape recognition, number and mathematical language. Children are beginning to reliably recognise number on a one to one basis and in groups. Children are able to reliably use I. T. programmes to recognise number, shape and size.

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KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD

Judgement: Very Good Children make very good progress in knowledge and understanding of the world. Children show curiosity, observe and manipulate objects. Children have an interest in the world they live in and show a sense of time. They can use everyday tools for a purpose and join and construct in the workshop.

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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Judgement: Very Good Children make very good progress in physical development. They move around confidently both indoors and out showing good self control and spatial awareness. Children are able to use their bodies to competently climb, balance and build. Children show awareness of good hygienic practices.

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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT

Judgement: Very Good Children make very good progress in creative development. They are able to explore colour, shape and texture, exploring materials, using paint and play dough. Children have very good opportunities for regular experience of creative arts play. Children enjoy songs and rhymes using musical instruments and are beginning to build a repertoire of songs.

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Children's spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is fostered

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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OUTCOME OF THE INSPECTION

The provision is acceptable and is of high quality. Children are making very good progress towards the early learning goals. The next inspection will take place in three to four years time.

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WHAT THE SETTING NEEDS TO DO NEXT

There are no significant weaknesses to report, but considerations should be given to improving the following: • Point for consideration • Consider taking and planning the curriculum outdoors. The provider must draw up an action plan within 40 working days of receipt of this report showing how the key issues detailed above will be addressed. The action plan must be made available to all parents and to the Local Authority if required. An evaluation of the action taken will form part of the next inspection of funded nursery education.

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WHAT THE SETTING NEEDS TO DO NEXT

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 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; and Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

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