Sally-Ann's Pre-School Inspection report for early years provision Unique reference number Inspect ion date Inspector
227235 22/03/2011 Hayley Lapworth
Setting address
The Salvation Army Hall, Lonsdale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9QX
Telephone number Email Type of setting
0121 426 4604 Childcare on non-domestic premises
Inspection Report: Sally-Ann's Pre-School, 22/03/2011
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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.
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). The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. 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 The pre-school was registered in 1993 and is owned by the Salvation Army. It operates from a single storey pre-fabricated building, situated in the Harborne area of Birmingham. The group is open from 09:00 until 12:00 five mornings per week and 12:30 to 3:00 two afternoons per week during term times. There is a small enclosed garden with a soft play surface for outdoor play. The pre-school is registered to care for a maximum of 28 children at any one time and there are currently 46 children on roll. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The pre-school is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are 6 staff employed to work directly with the children including the manager. All staff hold appropriate early year's qualifications. The setting receives support from the local authority.
The overall effectiveness of the early years provision Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are happy, keen to learn and enjoy discovering the activities that are on offer. Children are fully safeguarded as staff know their responsibilities in the event of a concern. There are some written risk assessments in place. Staff offer an inclusive and welcoming service to both children and their families. Relationships with other providers where children attend more than one setting are in their infancy. The management team have a clear vision for the future and demonstrate a positive attitude towards continuous improvement.
What steps need to be taken to improve provision further? To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must: ensure that the risk assessment identifies all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)
03/05/2011
To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: develop systems to ensure that what is provided for children complements the education and care they receive in other settings and ensures consistency
This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006
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The effectiveness of leadership and management of the early years provision The manager and staff are confident and clear about their responsibilities in relation to ensuring children remain safe and protected. They have a good understanding of how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and there are clear procedures to follow should they have any concerns. Staff attend training regarding safeguarding to keep their knowledge up to date which helps to protect children from harm. The setting has robust recruitment procedures in place to check staff member's initial and ongoing suitability to work with children and to ensure they know their responsibilities. Children are well supervised at all times. The good deployment of staff ensures children are effectively supported in their learning as well as remaining safe. The manager is in the early stages of establishing more purposeful links with practitioners where children attend more than one setting to ensure information is shared more readily and used to promote children's achievement and well-being. A written risk assessment identifies how some potential hazards have been identified and addressed. However, there are some omissions. This potentially impacts upon the children's safety. The manager and staff work as a cohesive team, and together they have completed a range of training workshops to compliment their existing early year's qualifications. All staff are keen to improve the quality and standards of the provision for children, taking time to discuss their practice during staff meetings and whenever opportunities arise during the session. All staff are aware of the settings policies and procedures and effectively implement these to promote children's welfare, safety and development. They are actively using a selfevaluation process which identifies their priorities for the future and have implemented changes which have improved the kitchen facilities. Good relationships are developed with parents and carers, this means they are well informed about the provision and are able to share quality information about their children s care needs. Parents are provided with a range of written policies and procedures, including ones on a lost child, complaints, behaviour and partnership with parents. Parents are invited to attend meetings to look at their child's development with their child's key worker. However some parents express they would like this to be offered more frequently. Methods are secure in ensuring that the needs of children with English as an additional language or special educational needs and/or disabilities are met. For example, by obtaining as much information as possible about each child's individual needs from parents and by agreeing with them how they can work together to meet these needs.
This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006
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The quality and standards of the early years provision and outcomes for children Children have lots of fun and are extremely settled in this pre-school. They have made firm friendships with their peers and are completely relaxed in their surroundings. The staff have a competent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how young children learn. They are aware of the children's preferred learning styles and provide activities accordingly. These activities range from hands on experiences in making Easter cards, operating computers and participating in a number of group activities. Children's personal, social and emotional development is securely enhanced. This is because the pre school give high priority towards the children becoming independent. They each take on individual roles on a daily basis. For example, there are monitors for filling in attendance and weather charts and handing out the place mats at snack time. Children are encouraged to use their manners at all times, to respect adults and be kind to one another. This learning is supported by activities and listening to stories at small group time. For one group the story initiated conversations about what manners the children should use in certain situations. For example, the staff ask them to think about what manners they may use if somebody may be in the way on the staircase at home. Children readily respond with "I would say excuse me please". The setting is very welcoming to visitors, parents and children. Many examples of the children's work are attractively displayed. As a result their confidence and self-esteem is enhanced. Children's communication, language and literacy skills are promoted well in this setting. Books are regularly used and enjoyed by the children. They independently access a rucksack each day containing a book of their own choice. The staff the take time to look at their chosen book with the children. These books are then taken home. Children are well cared for at times of minor accidents as the majority of staff hold valid first aid certificates. The first aid box is appropriately located for easy access and the stock is monitored to ensure no out of date items are used. As a result, children's health needs are promoted. Clear health records are completed and children's specific medical needs are known by staff following discussion with parents. A written policy is in place that the setting shares with parents informing them of illnesses that will mean their child should not attend. A thorough procedure is in place for the administration of medication and parental consents are obtained prior to each medication being administered. Children learn good practices with regard to hygiene routines and personal care. They are knowledgeable about why they need to wash their hands. They enjoy a variety of healthy snacks consisting of bread sticks, apples, oranges and grapes. Drinks are provided and made easily accessible to the children. Consequently, they can look after their own bodies needs when they are thirsty. Children learn about their own safety in the event of an emergency. They are involved in practising the fire evacuation procedure regularly. Drills are recorded enabling staff to evaluate their practice. As a result, the safety of staff, children and their parents and visitors to the premises are enhanced. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006
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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
Grade Grade Grade Grade
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is is is is
Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough
The overall effectiveness of the early years provision How well does the setting meet the needs of the children in the Early Years Foundation Stage? The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement
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The effectiveness of leadership and management of the early years provision The effectiveness of leadership and management of the Early Years Foundation Stage The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers
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The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage
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Outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage Outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning The extent to which children feel safe The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles The extent to which children make a positive contribution The extent to which children develop skills for the future
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Any complaints about the inspection or report should be made following the 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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Annex B: the Childcare Register The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are:
Not Met (with actions)
The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are:
Not Met (with actions)
The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register. To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date: take action as specified in the Early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment)
03/05/2011
To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date: take action as specified in the Early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment)
03/05/2011
This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006
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