Raised in Bristol

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 Feb 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. On 15 March 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We served a 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.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure the safeguarding policy and procedure is in line with guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding children board, specifically in relation to the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff

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n ensure the designated safeguarding lead is able to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse

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n ensure staff are supervision is effective and provides the opportunity to discuss confidential and sensitive issues as well as fostering a culture of continuous improvement

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n ensure you maintain records to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting and to safeguard children, particularly in relation to concerns that have been raised about staff and the action taken.

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Following our visit, the provider has updated their policies and procedures and will be monitoring the impact of the changes. 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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