Dragonflies Pre-School

Summary of outcome

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills is leading Ofsted's work into how regulated early years and childcare providers in England have delivered child- centred practice and care, within the context of the restrictions placed on society during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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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.

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Summary of outcome

On 16 November 2020, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 27 November 2020, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 November 2020, we carried out a subsequent regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. The provider has considered deployment of qualified staff and now ensures that at least half of the staff caring for children aged under two hold a full and relevant level 2 qualification. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure a person with a current paediatric first aid certificate accompanies children on all outings

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that those caring for children under two years old receive training that specifically addresses the care of babies.

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Summary of outcome

The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and now fully understands their responsibilities. The provider has ensured a member of staff with paediatric first aid accompanies children on outings. Staff working with the youngest children are booked on training to specifically address the care of babies and are being supported by qualified staff who have experience of the age group. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. 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 on our website for a period of five years.

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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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