Staple Pre-School

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2 . If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On 28 May 2020 we received a notification from the provider, which means that they have met their legal responsibility as set out in the early years foundation stage welfare requirements to notify Ofsted of a significant event. As a result of further information from the provider, we issued them with a notice to improve. This required 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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n ensure that all staff have a robust knowledge of safeguarding, with particular regard to the pre-school's whistleblowing policy, and report concerns about any person working with children without delay

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n ensure that all staff adhere to the pre-school's policy on the use of mobile phones in the setting

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n ensure that any person in regular contact with children at the pre-school is suitable and able to fulfil the requirements of their role

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n obtain an enhanced criminal records check in respect of every person aged 16 and over who works directly with children

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n ensure arrangements for staff supervision are effective in providing support, coaching and training and enable staff to discuss any concerns as they arise.

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The provider subsequently took the appropriate action. The provider is still 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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