Minnows Children's Day Nursery

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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 23 July 2021, the provider notified us of an incident that occurred at the setting. 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 early years provider or any person who cares for, or is in regular contact with, children on the premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 July 2021 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider had reviewed and improved the child supervision procedure when children are visiting the bathroom. We also found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted. We have issued actions for the provider to take. Actions needed by 13 August 2021:

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-ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times in order to prevent accidents or injuries to children

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-ensure that accident records are accurately completed and include all relevant information, and that parents receive prompt details and advice for any head injuries

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-improve the risk assessment procedure, for example, by effectively evaluating accidents and injuries, to help eliminate possible future risks

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-review the resources and activities available for older children who attend outside of school hours.

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On 5 August 2021 the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has taken prompt and effective action, including confirming that staff-child ratios are maintained and that staff deployment ensures children are well supervised at all times. Accident forms have been changed and include more detailed information, such as signs and symptoms to look out for and when to inform parents about an accident. In addition, information leaflets relating to head injuries are now available. The accident form also includes any changes made to the environment following an accident. The risk assessment procedure includes the regular review of accidents and areas of concern.

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Older children who attend outside of school hours are involved in deciding what resources to buy and what activities to be provided. 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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