Penn Kids Day Nursery

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right. On 13, 14 and 19 May 2020, we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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ensure the safeguarding policy relating to the use of mobile phones and cameras within the setting, are implemented and adhered to by every person on the premises by 29 June 2020

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demonstrate how you will ensure there is an appropriately trained designated person to take the lead for safeguarding within the setting, taking into account any advice from the LSCB or local authority on appropriate training courses by 29 June 2020

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implement effective systems to record information about the identity checks and vetting processes that have been completed. This includes a record of the criminal records check reference number, the date a check was obtained and the details of who obtained it by 29 June 2020

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put in place procedures to ensure all practitioners have the appropriate qualifications, training, skills and knowledge and a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, with particular regards to staff appointed to key roles with the provision by 29 June 2020

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demonstrate how the appropriate arrangements will be put into place for the supervision of staff. Effective supervision provides support, coaching and training for the practitioner. Supervision should foster a culture of mutual support, teamwork and continuous improvement by 29 June 2020

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demonstrate how you will ensure there is a named deputy, who in your judgement, is capable and qualified to take charge in the manager's absence and who also wants to be in the role and is supported in this by 29 June 2020

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ensure your premises are fit for purpose, this is relation to the staff being able to access appropriate toilets which meet their needs by 29 June 2020

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demonstrate how you will take all reasonable steps to ensure staff and children in your care are not exposed to risks. This is in relation to ensuring your own COVID-19 risk assessment is implemented fully and that unnecessary risks are not taken by 29 June 2020

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ensure all records are easily accessible and available for inspection by 29 June 2020

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put into place an effective system to demonstrate all practitioners, and any other person who is likely to have contact with children (including those living or working on the premises) are suitable by 29 June 2020.

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Following further concerns received on the 9 and 10 June 2020, w e suspended the provider's registration because we believed children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 June 2020, we carried out a monitoring visit. We found that the provider had taken satisfactory action to meet the welfare requirement notice and the actions. As a result of the action taken by the provider, we lifted the suspension as there was no longer a risk of harm to children. The provider was able to resume providing care from the 2 July 2020.

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The provider is still 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.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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