Sunnyfield Kindergarten

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 25 January 2021 we carried out a new registration visit at the provision. During the visit we found that the current provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

We have issued actions for the provider to take. 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 your safeguarding children policy and procedure is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Partnership and includes an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff

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- increase staffs knowledge and understanding of the Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015'

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- ensure you are fully aware of your responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998 and where relevant the Freedom of Information Act 2000, for example, by seeking advice from the Information Commissioner's Office.

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The provider responded to say that they have updated their safeguarding children policy and procedure. They also provided a copy, and the policy is in line with local procedures and includes an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff.

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The provider and other staff members have completed training relating to the Prevent duty, Safeguarding in Education, Child Protection level 1, Autism Awareness and Promoting Positive Behaviour.

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The provider has sought advice from the Information Commissioner's Office and ensures that all documents and records containing personal information are stored safely and securely. We are satisfied with the action taken by the provider.

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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.

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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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