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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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On 29 September 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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On 30 September 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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n ensure that the appointed manager is suitably qualified and experienced, and holds an approved level 3 qualification or above

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n ensure there is always a manager present, or in the absence of the manager, that there is a named deputy who is capable and qualified to take charge in the manager's absence

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n implement effective and safe recruitment procedures and ensure an enhanced criminal records check has been obtained for all staff

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n record information about the identity and vetting processes that have been completed for each member of staff, including the criminal records check reference number, the date a check was obtained and details of who obtained it

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n take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises

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n ensure that fire exit routes are easily accessible and free from obstructions to help keep children safe in the event of an emergency evacuation

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n improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with particular regard to the procedures to follow in respect of allegations against staff n ensure there is a separate baby room available for children aged under two years

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n ensure that first-aid qualified staff are deployed effectively to be able to respond to emergencies quickly, including when staff accompany children on outings

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n implement appropriate food hygiene practice, with particular regard to the safe storage of food, in order to promote children's good health

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n make sure that hot water is consistently available, in order for staff and children to follow hygienic hand washing procedures

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n make sure that records are maintained, available and easily accessible, to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting, with particular regard to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and vetting information.

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On 30 September 2021, we also found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of several changes of manager and a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration.

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We suspended the provider's registration on 30 September 2021 because we believe children may be at risk of harm. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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On 19 October 2021 we visited the provider to monitor compliance with the welfare requirements notice. We found that the provider had met some of the actions in the welfare requirements notice but not others. Steps had been taken to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises. Fire exits were now free from obstructions. There is a separate baby room available for children aged under two years. The provider demonstrated how first-aid qualified staff would be deployed and how good food hygiene practice would be implemented. The other actions in the welfare requirements notice had not been addressed.

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Additionally, during the visit, we found new areas of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The provider also confirmed that the setting had previously been providing care for children aged over five years for which they were not registered. This is an offence. The provider has since registered appropriately in order to care for older children. In relation to the previous actions not met, and the new areas of concern, we have served a further 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 registration remained suspended. Actions needed by 5 November 2021:

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n demonstrate that staff deemed to be qualified at level 2 or above, hold the approved qualifications for their role

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n ensure that staff are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles, with particular regard to the manager's position

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n improve knowledge and understanding of safe recruitment procedures and ensure that robust vetting procedures are implemented to check the suitability of staff

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n record information about the identity and vetting processes that have been completed for each member of staff, including the criminal records check reference number, the date a check was obtained and details of who obtained it

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n ensure all staff have a robust knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

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n take all reasonable steps to minimise or remove risks in the nursery to keep staff and children safe

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n implement appropriate practice to promote the good health of staff and children, with particular regard to making sure that rooms have adequate ventilation, and making sure that hot water is consistently available

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n make sure that records are maintained, available and easily accessible, to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting.

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On 8 November 2021, we visited the provider to monitor compliance with the welfare requirements notice. We found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others. We lifted the suspension because the threshold for suspension was no longer met. The provider demonstrated that staff deemed to be qualified at level 2 or above, hold the approved qualifications for their role. The provider had taken some steps to assess staff's suitability to fulfil their roles. Recruitment and vetting procedures had been improved. Information has been recorded about the identity and vetting processes that have been completed for each member of staff. The ventilation in the rooms had been improved and hot water was available. Records were maintained and easily accessible.

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The provider was still not able to demonstrate that all staff have a robust knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Further risks to children were evident. There was exposed pipework leading from radiators in the children's playrooms. Although there was a foam covering on pipework, this could be easily removed by children. This compromises the safety and welfare of children. The provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The lead practitioner for safeguarding has not attended a child protection training course, as required. In relation to the previous actions not met, and the new area of concern, we have served a further 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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ensure all staff have a robust knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

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take all reasonable steps to minimise or remove risks in the nursery to keep staff and children safe

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ensure the lead practitioner for safeguarding has attended a child protection training course.

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We visited the provider on 6 December to carry out a full inspection. There were exposed radiator pipes within children's reach which presented a risk of harm to children. There was no consistent hot water available for children and staff. There was no suitable manager on site. We suspended the provider's registration. The provider took the decision to resign the registration while it was suspended. The provider is no longer registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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