Setting

Summary of outcome

On 14 and 24 November 2016 we received information that raised concerns about safeguarding, supervision of children and accidents. We investigated this concern, to see whether the provider was meeting the early years foundation stage welfare requirements for child protection, staff qualifications, training support and skills, staff:child ratios and accident or injury.

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Summary of outcome

We do not investigate to prove or disprove a complaint but use the information to check if the childcare provider is meeting all legal requirements. We carried out an unannounced visit to the setting and found that the provider was able to demonstrate that they have implemented effective procedures to ensure that children are well supervised and ratios are met. The safeguarding policies and procedures and accident recording procedures are also well understood by staff. The provider has also implemented positive changes to ensure that there are continuous improvements to staff practice.

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Summary of outcome

However, although an allegation against a member of staff had been reported to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) the provider admitted that they had failed to notify Ofsted of the allegation within 14 days or as soon as reasonably practical to do so.

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Summary of outcome

This is an offence under EYFS Regulations 3.8 Child Protection. We issued the provider with an initial warning letter which she accepted. We may take this into account if she commits an offence again when making a decision on whether to prosecute.

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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 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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