Oak Cottage Nursery

Summary of outcome

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills is leading Ofsted's work into how regulated early years and childcare providers in England have delivered child- centred practice and care within the context of the restrictions placed on society during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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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 Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On 21 March 2023, the provider notified us that a safeguarding concern was identified 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.

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On 4 April 2023, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n review the setting's public disclosure policy so it reflects the correct process to follow for allegation management in line with local procedure and ensure all leaders and staff understand this

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n ensure all designated leads responsible for safeguarding share key information with one another swiftly so that decisions on making referrals to agencies with statutory responsibilities can be made in a timely way

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n take action to ensure that staff have a clear understanding of the different agencies with statutory responsibilities so any child protection concerns can be referred in a timely manner to safeguard children

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n ensure that any potential hazards are identified and addressed in order to maintain children's safety, with particular regard to resources in the outdoor garden

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n ensure notifiable issues connected to the provision is shared with Ofsted within the prescribed timescale.

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On the 21 April 2023, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had reviewed and taken steps to address each action and improve aspects of provision so there is a more robust approach to safeguarding, risk assessment and notifications to Ofsted. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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Summary of outcome

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. 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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