Bizzy Tots Day Nursery

Bizzy Tots Day Nursery Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY374001 Inspection date 13/01/2011 Inspector Tracey Boland

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Setting address The Church House, Bilton Road, Rugby, CV22 7LU

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Telephone number 01788 817386 Email office@bizzytots.com Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as

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you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Bizzy Tots Day Nursery opened in November 2008. The setting is privately owned and managed and is one of four within the same organisation. It is located in the village hall in Bilton in Rugby. It serves the local and surrounding areas.

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Description of the setting

The nursery is registered on the Early Years Register. There are currently 52 children on roll. The group opens five days a week during term time. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Children are able to attend for a variety of sessions.

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Description of the setting

The setting currently supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and who speak English as an additional language. There is direct access to the setting and the baby room is on an elevated level with access via a small stairway.

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Description of the setting

The setting employs 12 members of childcare staff. All but one member of staff holds appropriate early years qualifications to National Vocational Qualifications Level 2 or 3. The setting receives support from the local authority.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children happily enter the setting and are fully included in interesting, well-planned activities. Staff have developed good links with parents and carers, and methods of communication are strong. Children are keen and motivated to learn in a bright, stimulating environment. The manager and staff have a clear idea of the setting's strengths and areas for improvement and systems are in place to ensure continued improvement.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 review the risk assessment to include hygiene, cleanliness and minimising the risk of cross-infection, with regards to potty training procedures  support children in using a range of Information Communication Technology to include cameras, photocopiers, CD players, tape recorders and programmable toys in addtion to computers.

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the early years provision

Children's safety is protected well because staff are deployed effectively both indoors and outdoors. They keep risk assessments up to date to minimise the potential for any accidents and visual assessments are made each day. Hygiene This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 routines are in place although staff are aware of the need to re-evaluate the bathroom routines for children undertaking potty training. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies. Evacuation procedures are in place and children become aware of the routine to follow as they practise the fire drill regularly. Comprehensive policies and procedures are fully implemented to ensure children's safety and are reviewed to ensure all current practices and legislation is included. Robust staff recruitment and vetting procedures are place and children are not left unattended with unvetted adults.

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the early years provision

Collection procedures are carefully followed by parents and security within the setting is good.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and carers are very good. Parents are delighted with the care provided and the professionalism of the staff team. All the parents spoken to say that the nursery is a warm, nurturing and stimulating place where their children are involved in a wide variety of activities and play experiences. Staff involve parents in the children's learning through informal discussions and parents' meetings. They value their views and keep them well informed of special events and activities through newsletters, the parents' notice board, their website and through daily communication. Strong links have been formed with outside agencies and sensitive support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is maintained.

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the early years provision

Management and staff within the nursery work very well together and meet regularly to share their views and ideas. Time is spent discussing the planning to ensure it meets the needs of the children. Staff demonstrate a commitment to continually develop their knowledge and skills through ongoing training. Systems for self-evaluation are effective and the views of parents and children are taken into consideration when identifying priorities for planning and areas for improvement. Good progress has been made in addressing the recommendations of the previous inspection. In particular, sensitive observational assessments are made of the children and the information used to plan for their future individual learning needs, relationships have been formed with other settings that children attend and communication systems are good to ensure children receive continuity of care One action was raised relating to risk assessments which has been

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the early years provision

addressed. In addition, staff recognise the need to develop ICT resources and activities. Children's understanding of diversity and the wider world is actively encouraged and all children are fully integrated in activities. They make effective use of a wide range of resources to meet the needs of the children. Staff have formed very good relationships with the children and the interaction between them is excellent. They sensitively support those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work well together as a team and demonstrate a good capacity to improve.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to learn and benefit from being cared for in a warm, welcoming environment. Activities are well planned and organised and children make good progress across all areas of learning. They are well supported This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 in their play and enjoy learning about countries around the world, trying new foods and celebrating cultural events such as Diwali, the Chinese New Year and Easter. Children talk about their similarities and differences and complete observational drawings of themselves which encourages discussion further.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very well behaved and learn to take turns and share play resources with one another. Very good relationships have developed between the children and they actively seek out their chosen friends. They are enthusiastic and motivated by the wide variety of activities and actively self-select resources which are stored at low level. All children respond well to the care and support of staff. Babies are supported well by staff who ensure their individual routines and preferences are known and respected.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop a good understanding of keeping healthy and safe. They learn simple safety rules and access equipment safely. They learn about healthy lifestyles and foods that are good for them. Children enjoy making lists of foods they need for their cooking experience, identifying them in the local shop, paying for them and bringing them back to complete their cooking activity. They learn about different foods, what they look like, colours and the country they are from and also start to learn about the value of money which all helps to develop their skills for the future. Children learn the importance of their own safety and benefit from visits from people in the local community that help us, such as the police and fire service, and understand rules of safety within the nursery environment, such as no running indoors. Children realise the importance of exercise and move actively around the outdoor play area, using their bodies with control and

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and outcomes for children

coordination. They recognise the differences to their breathing and heartbeats after they have been active and understand the importance of drinking to stay hydrated

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and outcomes for children

Children of all ages enjoy a good variety of activities and are eager to become involved. They make informed decisions with regard to their play, choosing the resources which are stored at their height. Children enjoy regular physical activity and have daily access to the outdoor play area. Children use small tools and equipment when playing with the play dough which they make themselves. The measure the ingredients out, continually developing their numeracy skills, use a variety of utensils when making the mixture and monitor the differences as it is cooked. They enthusiastically explain how they make the dough and how they cook it in the microwave.

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and outcomes for children

Babies' physical development is developing well as they actively reach for and seek out resources which are placed near them and they enjoy the opportunities to pull themselves to standing on sturdy furniture. The baby area has low-level boxes of resources with lots of soft cushions and surfaces to enable the children to move safely at all times. They are supported at all times and relationships with the babies are good. Staff encourage their language by repeating words in their everyday routines.

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and outcomes for children

Overall, children develop their independence well in this setting, and are well prepared for future learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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