DAY CARE INSPECTION REPORT

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.

Winyates Playgroup is a full day care provision based in a converted shop within the Winyates Shopping Centre, Redditch. It operates in one room. A maximum of 26 children may attend at any one time. The group is open each weekday from 08:50 to 14:50 term time only. The children have access to a small, enclosed, outside area.

There are currently 57 children on roll. Of these 17 receive funding for nursery education. The nursery has experience of caring for children with special needs.

The group employs eight staff. Three staff hold appropriate early years qualifications and work each day. The remaining staff are assistants and all work part time.

Winyates Playgroup provides satisfactory care for children. Staff provide a welcoming environment for both children and staff.

There is a very good range of toys and equipment available for the children, but there is limited storage within the room. Staff do ensure that toys and equipment are rotated regularly. Staff have developed short medium and long term plans and weekly activities are displayed. Staff do not structure the day and encourage children to have maximum independence and free choice. All of the storage within the room is easy for the children to access. Staff are actively involved with the children's play and have a good awareness of individual children's needs. They are considerate and provide 1:1 care for children who require it.

Staff are aware of health and safety issues and good hygiene practices were observed but the risk assessment requires completing and recording. Children are provided with free access to water at all times and a snack. Parents provide packed lunches for children. Lunch is a social occasion and conversation and discussion is actively encouraged. On the whole children's behaviour is good and staff are consistent and gentle in their approach to them.

There are good relationships with parents and their comments on the group included; committed and caring staff, friendly, flexible, children enjoy attending and children's individual needs are recognised and children's progress is good. Most documentation and paperwork is completed and parents requests and individual children's needs recorded. The following paperwork requires up dating; the registers need to include the times of arrival and departure of children and staff, medication requests need to include the length of time medication is to be administered for and procedures to be followed, should allegations be made about a member of staff, are included on the child protection register. The child protection policy should also be shared with parents.

There are no outstanding actions from the last inspection.

• Staff provide a welcoming environment for children and parents. They set out the playroom to be bright and inviting for children and children's work is displayed.
• Children are encouraged to make their own decisions regarding play activities and choices are well supported by the staff. Toys and equipment available within the room are easy for the children to access.
• There are good relationships with parents and they expressed their satisfaction with the group especially in regard to children's personal development and social skills.

• the completion of the register
• the completion of the risk assessment
• the recording of the length of time medication is to be administered
• the recording of procedures to be followed should an allegation be made about a member of staff and the sharing of the child protection policy with parents.

There are no complaints to report.

Satisfactory

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.

Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The registered person takes positive steps to promote safety within the setting and on outings and ensures proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.

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.

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.

The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.

The registered person is aware that some children may have special needs and is 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.