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- 2
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- 273
- shorter than usual (typical 1049)
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- Hard
- Flesch 31, typical 45
- Average sentence
- 20 words
- Next steps
- 0
- typical 5
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- 0%
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Summary of complaint
On 27 May 2016 we received concerns relating to the suitability of staff and how information is shared. We needed to check that the Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements were being met; in particular, the requirements that relate to suitable people and information about the provider. On 23 June 2016 we carried out an unannounced visit to the provider. We found that the provider had failed to implement robust recruitment procedures and had failed to respond effectively to grievances made. We also found arrangements for the supervision of staff to be weak. Following our visit we sent the provider a notice to improve that asked them to improve recruitment procedures to ensure the suitability of those working with children, with particular regard to obtaining references from previous employers and investigating gaps in employment. We also asked the provider to improve procedures for checking the ongoing suitability of all staff by
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Summary of complaint
ensuring a robust investigation is undertaken into grievances made. Finally, we asked the provider to introduce regular supervision arrangements for staff in order to monitor the quality of practice and identify appropriate training needs. We will monitor the provider to ensure that improvements are made. The provider remains registered with Ofsted.
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Publication of complaints
We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.
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Publication of complaints
We publish details of complaints for five years commencing on the date we complete our investigation. For further information on how we deal with complaints about providers, please view the Early years compliance handbook which can be found here at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-provider-non-compliance- action-by-ofsted
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