Jan Pre-School and Nursery

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 11 May 2022, the provider notified us of a serious incident. 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 incidents which may affect the suitability of the provider or persons caring for the children.

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Summary of outcome

On 12 May 2022, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 13 May 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.

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Summary of outcome

In addition, we have served 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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improve staffing arrangements to make sure children are supervised at all times to ensure their safety and welfare

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n improve staff's understanding of their roles and responsibilities when caring for children to ensure they are competent to protect children from any harm

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n improve the risk assessment to ensure that children in your care are not exposed to any risks. In particular, to ensure that the premises are safe, and all exits are completely secure to prevent children leaving the premises alone

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n ensure there is a named deputy who is capable and qualified to take charge in the absence of the manager

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On 8 June 2002 we found that the provider had met some of the actions set in the welfare requirement notice. However, not all actions were met. We have served another welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out.

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n ensure that recruitment of staff is robust and in particular, includes an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Services check for all staff, and references from staff's previous employer

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n improve the risk assessment to ensure that children in your care are not exposed to any risks. In particular, to ensure that the premises are safe, and all exits are completely secure to prevent children leaving the premises alone.

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Summary of outcome

On 1 July 2022, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed. The welfare requirements notice was monitored on 29 June 2022 and all actions have now been met. The premises have been made safe to protect children and recruitment procedures have improved to ensure all staff are suitable.

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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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