SANDHOLM OFSTED Inspection

About this inspection

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage.

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE AND NURSERY EDUCATION

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

The quality and standards of the nursery education are good.

WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

Sandholm Nursery has been registered since April 2006 under the new registered provider, who is the owner. It is situated in the south shore area of Blackpool and is a designated neighbourhood nursery.

It is set within a three storey house and facilities comprise of a baby room and two toddler rooms on the ground floor, with three pre-school rooms and a computer suite on the first floor. The staff room and meeting room are sited on the second floor. All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area to the rear of the building, which incorporates a separate section for under two-year-olds.

Registration is for a maximum of 59 children at any one time, aged under eight years. Currently there are 63 children on roll, of whom 17 are in receipt of nursery education funding. The setting supports children for whom English is an additional language. The nursery is open each weekday from 07.00 to 18.00, apart from Christmas and Easter holidays.

The staff team is led by the owner who employs a qualified manager. There is a total 16 staff, most of whom hold early years qualifications and training. Support staff are also employed in the kitchen. Advice, support and training is gained from the local authority.

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