The Little People

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 3 November 2021, the provider notified Ofsted that staff had not noticed that a child was left outside for approximately 5 minutes when other children had been taken back in after outside play. 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 a significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 5 November 2021, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. Following the incident, the provider took immediate action to refresh staff knowledge of expected procedures to follow after outside play. This includes counting children as they re-enter the building and checking the grounds to ensure all chidlren have returned safely back inside. The provider prominently displayed reminders of procedures for staff to follow. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

Whilst it was not a part of our initial enquiries, we found that the provider had changed some of their details and had failed to notify Ofsted of two changes. This is a requirement of their registration. The provider has since rectified these matters and 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. 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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