Pagham Pre-School

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 8 June 2023, the provider notified us of a safeguarding issue. 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 a significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 14 June 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. 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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n ensure all staff have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures, with particular regard to dealing with allegations against staff

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n ensure that staffing arrangements meet the needs of all children including through effective deployment of staff and supervision of children

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n implement effective risk assessment arrangements and ensure that all staff understand their responsibility to maintain a safe environment, with particular regard to the outside play area

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n ensure all required documentation relating to suitability of staff is available for Ofsted, including DBS information and paediatric first aid

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n ensure that the certificate of registration is displayed and available for parents.

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On 27 June 2023, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. They have improved staffing arrangements to ensure that all children are adequately supervised. The provider has reviewed and implemented new written risk assessments to minimise all risks. Information and documentation are now available for Ofsted and parents to view on request. The provider now fully understands their responsibilities. 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.

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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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