Caroline Lindsay Barlow

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 23 June 2023, the provider notified us of a potential safeguarding complaint they had received. 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 significant events.

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Summary of outcome

On 8 August 2023, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take.

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Summary of outcome

n gain a secure knowledge and understanding of appropriate safeguarding procedures to ensure that appropriate action is taken should allegations be made against an adult working with children or living on the registered premises

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that any new or ongoing concerns about children's home life are reported promptly to the relevant child protection agencies.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 August 2023, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow when allegations are made against adults working with children, and after refreshing their procedures they will ensure that any ongoing concerns about children are reported to the relevant child protection agencies without delay.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. 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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