Handsworth Day Care Centre

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'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. On 13 July 2020, the provider notified us of a significant event. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the early years foundation stage welfare requirements to notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider or any person who cares for, or is in regular contact with, children on the premises to look after children. On 9 September 2020 we made a visit to the provider and found that they are not meeting the requirements. We have issued a Welfare Requirements Notice. This is a legal notice that requires the

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provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. We also found that the provider is in breach of regulations as they have not notified Ofsted of a change to the individuals who are partners in, or a director, secretary or other officer or member of its governing body. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.'

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maintain records of information about staff qualifications, identity checks and the vetting processes that have been completed

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ensure that you implement robust systems in recruitment to demonstrate that people looking after children are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles

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support all staff to undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure that they are able to offer good quality care for all children

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put in place appropriate arrangements for the supervision of all staff, including the manager, who have contact with children and families. This should foster a culture of mutual support, teamwork and continuous improvement by 28 September 2020.

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We made a visit to the provider on 29 September 2020 to check compliance with this notice. We found that the provider has taken action to address the actions. A more robust procedure for recruitment has been implemented. This includes a member of the registered body taking part in interviews and decision making about employment. Checks are completed and recorded regarding the suitability of applicants for the role.

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The provider has implemented a new supervision programme, which includes the manager. This considers staffs role, responsibilities and continued professional development. It is planned to take place every 4-weeks. We are satisfied with the action the provider has taken.

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Although it was not part of the original information at the visit on the 29 September 2020 we identified additional concerns that the provider is not meeting the legal requirements in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. We have issued a further 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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ensure that the outdoor space is fit for purpose and suitable for the age of the children cared for

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take all reasonable steps to ensure that staff and children in your care are not exposed to risks and/or hazards. This is with specific regard to the nursery garden

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ensure that staff hold the appropriate skills to be able to effectively manage risks. To identify aspects of the environment and determine how the risk will be removed or minimised by 30 October 2020.

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We made a visit to the provider on 2 November 2020 to check compliance with this notice. We found that the provider has taken action to address the actions. A weekly programme of cleaning the garden is now in place and hazardous tools have been removed. The setting is working with external agencies to manager pest control. We are satisfied with the action the provider has taken. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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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.

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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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