Created for an event run by Education Investor, this GP Surveyors' presentation explains to children's nurseries how to raise their property standards in order to comply with Ofsted, the Department for Education and other national regulations. The presentation also explains the best ways for nurseries to boost their income in order to fund any premises alterations required, such as extensions, developments or internal remodelling. http://nurseries.gpsurveyors.co.uk/

1. Raising
Nursery
Property
Standards

2. James Williams
Principal Surveyor
Mark Dean
Architectural Nursery Consultant
@NurserySurveyors

3. Vs

6. We help nurseries to:
1. Save money
2. Provide a better environment for
learning, play & safety
3. Ensure happy children, parents
& staff
4. Prepare for an Ofsted inspection
5. Provide a better service to their
local community

7. STEP 1 Boost your nursery income!
• Rent reviews
• Lease negotiations
• Business rate reductions
• Maintenance plans
• Capital allowances
• Make best use of existing space
• Leasing out space

8. STEP 2 Comply with national regulations
“Outstanding” Ofsted ratings do not mean compliance with all
national standards & regulations:
 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
 Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995)
 The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
e.g. Legionella & Pseudomonas
 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Risk Assessments)
 Food Safety Act - Food hygiene / environmental health
 Furniture, toys and equipment should conform to BS EN safety standards
 Gas, electrical and other appliances and fittings conform to safety requirements
 Anti ligature standards
 Premises security
 Infection control

10. • Indoor space requirements:
 under 2 = 3.5m² per child
 2 year olds = 2.5m² per child
 3 – 5 years = 2.3m² per child
• Outdoor space guidelines = 9m² per child
• Accessibility for children with disabilities
• Space for rest and sleep
• Toilet provision & baby changing
• Location for hygienic preparation of food
• Dedicated staff areas
• Space to speak to parents confidentially
• Storage areas
• Clean and secure
• Fit for purpose

11. Nursery New Build – Sample Schedule of Accommodation for 30 Places per Session
Internal Area M²
Teaching rooms / Play room (including wet area) 78 6 x under 2 = 21m² [2 staff]
Ancillary accommodation (kitchen / servery) 15
8 x age 2 = 20m² [2 staff]
Pupil toilets (ratio 1:10) 15 (BS 8300)
16 x age 3–5 = 36.8m² [2 staff]
Disabled / staff WC 4.5 (BS 8300)
Shower area 4.5 Total = 77.8m²
Milk room 6
Baby change 4.5
Storage x 2 4x2
Staffroom 15
Medical / sick room 12
Plant / services room 10
Entrance / coat room 15
Meeting room 10
Total internal area 197.5 m²
External Area M²
Outside area (to include a covered area, soft play & hard play) 270
External storage 20
Buggy Story 10
Total external area (excluding car parking) 300 m²

12. STEP 3 Manage your nursery
premises effectively
• Condition surveys
• 6 facet surveys
• Access audits
• Dilapidation surveys
• Maintenance plans
• Business plans
• Reinstatement valuations
• Environmental assessments
• Fire risk assessments
• Staff, parent and child feedback

13. 1. Physical Condition
2. Statutory Compliance
3. Space Utilisation
4. Functional Suitability
5. Quality Audit
6. Environmental Performance

14. 6 Facet Survey
Appraises a nursery building’s fitness for purpose
in terms of use, condition & compliance.
The 6 facets that are assessed & ranked are:
1. Physical Condition
Mechanical & electrical, legionella, structural,
building’s internal & external fabric
2. Statuary Compliance
Fire, health & safety requirements, statutory legislation
3. Space Utilisation
How well space is been used i.e. empty, generally
used, overcrowded
4. Functional Suitability
Internal space relationships, support facilities & location
5. Quality Audit
Amenity i.e. facility, pleasantness etc., comfort
engineering, design
6. Environmental Performance
Energy performance i.e. EPC ratings

16. STEP 4 If your premises still aren’t performing…
• Internal alterations
• Extensions
• Nursery new builds
• Acquire a new building

17. Case Study

19. Barkerend Sure Start Centre, Bradford
Case Study

20. Green End Primary School
and Nursery, Burnage
Case Study

21. Welcome aboard!
Northfield Nursery, Rotherham
Case Study

23. Northfield Nursery, Rotherham
Floor Plans
Nursery
Office
Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan
Reception
Entrance/
Waiting Children 18mths -2yrs
43m2 @ 2.5m2/Child
17 Children Total
Staffroom/ Dis.
WC
Kitchen WC
Children 2 -5yrs
42m2 @ 2.3m2/ Parent
Child Area
18 Children Total Cot Room
IT Room St. 29m2 @3.5m2/
Children toilets
Children 2-5yrs Child
18.7m2@2.3m2/Child
Total 8 Cots
8 Children Total

24. Thank you!
nurseries.gpsurveyors.co.uk
0114 281 5850
info@gpsurveyors.co.uk
@NurserySurveyors