Explore and Learn 2

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.

p.1

Summary of outcome

On 31 March 2022, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The report and inspection outcome will be published in due course. Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on 4 April 2022. 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. Actions needed by 21 April 2022

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure children's behaviour is managed appropriately and they are supported to understand what is expected of them

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure staff and leaders adequately implement the correct procedures in the event of a child protection concern or incident

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure all those working with children have a secure knowledge of the safeguarding policy and procedure including the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, to be able to identify children who may be at risk of harm

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure children's good health is prioritised; take steps to ensure good hygiene with particular regard to sleeping arrangements and mealtimes; and follow appropriate procedures for if a child becomes ill

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure staff and leaders identify and assess risks and take all reasonable steps to reduce potential hazards and risks

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure key persons working with children understand and meet the needs of every child in their care, including children who may need additional support

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure leaders check the ongoing suitability of all staff working with children

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure staff have the appropriate qualifications, skills and knowledge to implement a curriculum that supports children to make good progress and put timely support in place to improve poor staff practice

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure the maximum number of children being cared fordoes not exceed the ratio requirements

p.2

Summary of outcome

n deploy adequately experienced and trained staff to ensure children are supervised, and supported, at all times

p.2

Summary of outcome

n ensure every child has access to outdoor play and activities every day

p.2

Summary of outcome

n ensure the indoor space is organised in a way that adheres to space requirements and meets the needs of children effectively, including a separate room for children under two years

p.2

Summary of outcome

n ensure relevant information about staff and children is obtained, stored, and shared appropriately

p.2

Summary of outcome

n ensure fresh drinking water is available for children at all times and that food is prepared safely

p.2

Summary of outcome

n ensure the safety of children in the event of an emergency, including adequately placed fire extinguishers, safe use of ovens and potentially hazardous equipment.

p.2

Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 31 March 2022 because we believe children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. 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.

p.2

Summary of outcome

On 26 April 2022 we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions and learning and development actions, raised at their last inspection.

p.2

Summary of outcome

We found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others. The provider has put training in place for staff to improve how they manage children's behaviour. They have improved the organisation of the indoor environment, creating a separate room for children under two years and adhering to space requirements. Leaders have improved the procedures for managing illness and improved the sleeping and mealtime arrangements, prioritising children's good health. They have ensured all children have access to outdoor play and activities every day. Fresh drinking water is available for children throughout the day, and the provider has improved the way food is prepared to ensure it is done safely.

p.2

Summary of outcome

The provider resigned their registration before we could take action to address the requirements they were not meeting.

p.3

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.

p.3

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.

p.3

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 .

p.3