St Albans 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 27 January 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 28 January 2021, the provider notified us that an allegation had been made against a member of staff. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of any allegation of harm by any person looking after children on the premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 9 and 10 February 2021, we carried out regulatory telephone calls. 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure all staff are trained to be able to identify possible abuse, including allegations against staff and wider child protection concerns, and respond in a timely and appropriate way

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n make sure staff are given appropriate training, support, and guidance so they understand their roles and responsibilities, have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of best practice and can keep children safe

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Summary of outcome

n ensure records relating to children, and that are shared with parents and other agencies, are sufficiently detailed and accurate to keep all children safe and so their needs can be met.

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Summary of outcome

The provider shared information with us to demonstrate that the actions are successfully completed. We found that the provider has ensured all staff are trained in child protection and has procedures in place to make sure staff understand the setting's policies and procedures. The provider now fully understands their responsibilities in relation to information and records held about children.

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Summary of outcome

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 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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