Setting

Summary of outcome

On 21 March 2011 we received a complaint that raised concerns about the suitability of the premises and the staffing of the provision. We made the provider aware of our concerns and asked them to look into matters contained in the information and to provide us with a response on the action they took so that they continue to meet the requirements of registration. The provider looked into the matter and informed us of the action they took. As a result, we carried out an unannounced visit to check the action taken. We found that the provider had taken appropriate action to meet the requirements of registration by:

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repairing the inner door to prevent a finger-trapping hazard, replacing the stairs carpet to prevent a tripping hazard, cleaning the baby room carpet to improve hygiene, removing rolls of flooring from the premises and placing new toys in the rooms (Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements - Suitable premises, environment and equipment)

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Summary of outcome

We also found that, at the time of the visit, there were a number of children not recorded in the register. This means that in the event of emergency evacuation staff may not be aware of all children on the premises. We found that the risk assessments for the premises did not identify all areas of the provision that need to be checked on a regular basis and, as a result, there were many hazards present, including trailing wires, hot pipes, a chest freezer which can be easily opened and a hot drinks machine easily accessible to children. We also identified that the outdoor play area was not suitable for purpose as it contained rubbish and was not secure. Following our visit we issued a welfare requirements notice which requires the provider to:

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ensure the risk assessment identifies all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis (The Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements - Suitable premises, environment and equipment) It is an offence to fail to comply with a welfare requirements notice. We also issued a notice to improve which asks the provider to:

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ensure the premises, both indoors and outdoors, are safe and secure, in particular the outdoor play area (The Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements - Suitable premises, environment and equipment)

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take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children, staff and others on the premises in the case of fire or emergency evacuation, in particular knowing how many children are on the premises at any one time (The Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements - Suitable premises, environment and equipment)

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take all reasonable steps to ensure that hazards to children - both indoors and outdoors - are kept to a minimum (The Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements - Suitable premises, environment and equipment)

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied with the action by the provider.

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Summary of outcome

The provider remains registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of compliance action

We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration.

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Publication of compliance action

We publish details of any actions we take, or the childminder or childcare provider takes to bring about compliance with requirements on our website for a period of five years commencing on the date we complete our investigation.

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Publication of compliance action

For further information please read Ofsted’s Enforcement Policy .

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