Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen

Summary of outcome

His 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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Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. 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 14 May 2023 the provider notified us of a breach of security where a child had been able to leave the premises unsupervised, for a brief period of time. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibilities as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider or any person who cares for children on the premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 May 2023 we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found that the provider was not meeting some of the requirements but had taken swift and immediate action to put this right.

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Summary of outcome

The provider conducted a thorough investigation into the incident. The provider addressed the failings with staff and took action as appropriate. They improved security arrangements and reviewed and adapted associated policies. They ensured all staff are aware of any revisions to procedures.

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Summary of outcome

The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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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. 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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