Ofsted Office for Standards in Education Early Years DAY CARE INSPECTION REPORT URN: 259699 INSPECTION DETAILS Inspection Date: 30/10/2002. Inspector Name: Susan Patricia Foulger SETTING DETAILS Day Care Type: Sessional Day Care Setting Type: Humpty's Pre-school Setting Address: Wilburton Primary School Carpond Lane, Wilburton, Ely, Cambs REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS Name: Humpty's Pre-school committee ORGANISIATION DETAILS Name: The Committee Ofsted inspects the work of registered persons regularly to check whether the provision meets the National Standards for Under Eights Day Care and Childminding. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SETTING Humpty's Pre-school is sited in the grounds of Wilburton Primary School, in the village some five miles from the city of Ely. The pre-school is registered for 15 children and operates 5 sessions a week. They receive funding for 3 and 4 year olds. They do not currently have any children attending who have special needs. The pre-school is committee led. The pre-school has their own mobile, which is attached to a fenced-off grassed area. They also have use of the school playground. Humpty's caters for children from the age of two years and nine months and accepts children from surrounding villages as well as from Wilburton. The pre-school is a member of the Pre-school Learing Alliance and have a Quality Assurance Award through them. OFSTED INTENDS THAT THE REGISTRATION OF THE PROVIDER WILL CONTINUE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS All registered persons must: Display the registration certificate Pay the annual fee Provide OFSTED with any information it seeks in order to establish their suitability and be prepared to have that information verified with the relevant authorities. Meet the National Standards for Sessional Day Care. THESE CONDITIONS APPLY AT ALL TIMES Registered to provide care (Sessional) for maximum of FIFTEEN children aged 2 to under 5. SUMMARY OF NATIONAL STANDARDS STANDARD 1 - SUITABLE PERSON Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so. 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. STANDARD 3 - CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY The registered person meets the 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. STANDARD 4 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT The premisies 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. STANDARD 9 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children. STANDARD 10 - SPECIAL NEEDS (including Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) 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. 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. STANDARD 12 - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS 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. 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. 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.