Safari Childcare

Summary of outcome

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.

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Summary of outcome

On 22 April 2021 we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements. We carried out a regulatory telephone call to the provider to discuss the concerns and have issued 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.'

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n implement the safeguarding policy and procedure in a timely and appropriate way when an allegation is made about a member of staff

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n have regard for the government's statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018', to ensure that relevant information is shared when necessary to protect children from serious harm

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n make certain that the person identified as designated safeguarding lead understands their responsibility to liaise with the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

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n notify agencies with statutory responsibility without delay when there are concerns about children's safety and or welfare n train all staff to understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and ensure staff have up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues, including allegations made against members of staff

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n ensure that staff are provided with regular and effective supervision that fosters a culture of effective support and teamwork.

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We also found that the provider has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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on 20 May 2021 we carried out a regulatory telephone call and found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and now fully understands their responsibilities.

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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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