Kiddy Planet Nursery ( Melbourne Centre)

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 21 May 2021, the provider notified us that there had been an incident in relation to their collection procedure. 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 significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the provider.

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Summary of outcome

On 27 May 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. 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

- ensure policy and procedures are updated so that safeguarding referrals are in line with the local safeguarding children partnership

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Summary of outcome

- ensure all staff understand safeguarding referral procedures

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Summary of outcome

- ensure all staff know and understand their roles and responsibilities regarding the security of premises.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied that the provider has taken the necessary steps to meet the actions raised. The provider has taken steps to ensure all staff are clear on the collection policy, children are only released into the care of known adults. Safeguarding policy and procedures have been updated and staff understand referral procedures. Staff understand their roles and responsibilities to ensure the security of premises at all times. 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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