Setting

Summary of outcome

On 18 January 2011, we carried out an inspection which judged that the overall effectiveness of the setting was inadequate and did not meet the needs of the children who attend.

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Summary of outcome

Following the inspection, we issued a welfare requirements notice that required the provider to:

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Summary of outcome

ensure steps are taken to prevent intruders entering the premises (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)

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Summary of outcome

Following the inspection, we issued the following actions to improve that required the provider to:

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ensure the designated child protection officer is in place and can take lead responsibility for safeguarding children within the setting and liaising with local statutory children's services agencies as appropriate (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)

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ensure the record of the children's hour of attendance is maintained at all times for all children looked after on the premises (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)

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ensure that indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys are safe and suitable for their purpose this is in relation to the hygiene in the kitchens, temperature and ventilation in the baby room, security of the flooring and the plaster and insulation exposed by the doorway of the baby room) (Suitable premises, environment and equipment)(also applies to the Childcare Register) improve the record of risk assessment so that it includes information on who conducted it, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment)

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ensure public liability insurance for the provision (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (Also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)

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plan and organise their systems to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs(Organisation)

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request written parental permission for every child within the setting, for seeking of necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)

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plan and organise their systems to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs(Organisation)

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Summary of outcome

We carried out monitoring visits to check that the provider was complying with all actions set in the welfare requirements notice and actions to improve and to ensure the provider continues to comply with the requirements for registration. We found that the provider has taken the necessary action. We have scheduled the setting for a full inspection.

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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. For further information please read Ofsted’s Enforcement Policy .

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