Teddy Bears Nursery

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 23/09/2003 Inspector Name Sharon Waterfall

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care Setting Name TEDDYBEARS PRE-SCHOOL Setting Address TEDDY BEARS PRE-SCHOOL WESLEYAN REFORM CHURCH HEATH END ROAD NUNEATON CV10 7HG

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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

TeddyBears Pre-School has been registered since 1983. It operates from a church hall in Nuneaton. The pre-school group have access to one large playroom and additional side rooms adjoining the main room; an outdoor play area; a kitchen; toilets and a reception area. The pre-school mainly serves the local area, however, some children travel from further a field. The pre-school is in receipt of government funding for three and four-year-olds. The setting supports children with special needs, and who speak English as an additional language. The children attend all or a variety of sessions during the five mornings of each week, from 09:15 to 11:45 and four afternoons each week from 12:30 to 15:00, during school term time only. Seven employed members of staff work with the children. Half the staff have Early Years qualifications to level 3 and half of the others are currently working towards a recognised Early Years qualification. The setting receives support from an advisory

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Information about the setting

teacher from the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership.

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How good is the Day Care?

TeddyBear's Pre-School provide satisfactory care overall for children aged 2 to 5 years. Staff give priority to ensure children settle into the pre-school, the procedure is flexible and ensures children are happy and content. Parents are involved, with staff working closely where support is required. The environment is welcoming and is organised to support the children's play. Specific learning areas are planned and the outdoor area is used in conjunction with the activities indoors. The staff plan activities of a wide variety, they are linked to the early learning goals and are appropriate for the ages of children attending. Children are able to independently choose from the resources and staff also plan more structured activities to assess children's progress. Staff interact constantly with the children and support their learning by working directly with them. The activities are stimulating and cover all areas of development; appropriate grouping of children is required.

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How good is the Day Care?

Staff directly supervise the children and have begun to use risk assessments to identify hazards. Policies and procedures are in place to ensure children's welfare, though one policy requires more detail for the security of children when the outdoor

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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 area is organised. All staff are involved with devising the policies and they are therefore consistently used throughout the group. Staff work well as a team and are committed to development through ongoing training. Required documentation is held, however, some lacks necessary detail. Information for parents is displayed on the notice board and there is regular information sharing through verbal communication on a daily basis and sharing children's progress.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

At the last inspection the provider agreed to implement a registration system for staff and children, staff are now recorded on the register and children arriving late or leaving early are recorded with times. To ensure that the premises are secure at times of arrival and departure, a member of staff is permanently positioned at the door during arrival time, she opens the small barrier and ensures no children leave the premises. At home time the children sit in a side room and are only let out to an appropriate carer. To record visitors to the setting and a visitor’s record book has been put into place. To make policies and procedures available to parents, summaries of all policies are now within the prospectus and the large policy folder is freely available. To expand the child protection policy to include a procedure to be followed in the event of a staff allegation, there is now a separate policy, which clearly states a

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What is being done well?

• The outdoor area is used imaginatively and regularly. Children have outdoor play daily; there is a good range of outdoor toys, which develop physical skills. Activities from indoors are taken outside such as sand and water play. • Children take part in a wide range of activities; they can make their own choices and decisions about activities. Staff also provide more structured activities for assessment and observation of children's progress. • Knowledge of child development is well used in settling in young children, activities are planned appropriately and children's needs met by staff liaising with parents and education professionals. • Good relationships are developed with parents, verbal communication takes place daily and children's progress is shared with parents through records and open evenings.

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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 • the appropriate grouping of children; • the written procedure for security and organisation of the outdoor area; • the extension of the complaints policy to include the regulator's contact details.

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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 devise and implement a procedure for uncollected children. 30/09/2003

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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 6 ensure there is an effective system for managing access to the indoor and outdoor premises and that children cannot leave them unsupervised at anytime; 12 expand the complaint procedure to include the contact details of the regulator. 2 ensure children belong to a key group which has consistent staff;

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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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