This is a copy of the 2002 Ofsted report for St Marks Square Nursery School,
St Marks Church, Regents Park, London, NW1 7TN
Ofsted
Day Care Inspection report
URN 100604
Inspection details
Inspection date 14/11/2002
Inspector name Chris Banks
Setting Details
Day Care type
Setting Name: St. Marks Square Nursery School
Setting Address: St Marks Church, Regents Park, London, NW1 7TN
Registered Provider details
Name: Sheema Parsons
OFSTED inspects the work of registered persons regularly to check whether
the provision meets the National Standards for Under Eights Day Care
and Childminding. A list of these is attached.
This report of an OFSTED inspection should be made available to parents.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SETTING
St Marks Square Nursery School opened in 1984 and is registered to
care for twenty eight children aged between two and six years.
There are currently twenty eight children on roll which includes twenty
two funded three and four year olds.
Provision operates from 9am to 3.30pm. Sessions operate from 9am- noon
and from 1.30 - 3.30pm with the option of attending on a full day or
sessional basis.
There are a total of eight staff employed, three of whom are part time.
All hold relevant qualifications.
Nursery facilities are self contained within the church of St Marks
which is located close to Primrose Hill and Regents Park.
Facilities comprise a main classroom with two separate rooms for small
group activities. A secured patio and garden area surrounding the church
provides children with opportunities for outdoor play.
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; and
• Meet the National Standards for
THESE CONDITIONS APPLY AT ALL TIMES
Registered to provide day care and sessional care for twenty eight
children under eight years; of these not more than eight may be under
three years.
Overnight care is not included
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.
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 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 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.
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 AND 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 AND CARERS
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.
This inspection was carried out under the provisions
of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards
Act 2000.
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