Thrive Weston Village

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 5 July 2023, the provider notified us of a significant incident that had occurred in the nursery garden. 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 serious accident and injury to a child.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 July 2023, we carried out an unannounced regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. The provider had improved the risk assessment of the garden to demonstrate how children are not exposed to risk. For example, large items that require moving will now be done before children arrive for the day.

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Summary of outcome

Additionally, during the regulatory visit on 20 July 2023, we found that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that leaders provide induction and training to help staff to understand their roles and responsibilities, with regard to use of the outdoor areas

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that staff effectively implement risk assessment to protect children from injury, such as, the use of protective clothing and footwear as appropriate.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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Summary of outcome

On 1 September 2023, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has improved induction training for all staff to help ensure the safe use of the outdoor areas. The provider has strengthened the implementation of risk assessments in relation to the use of protective footwear in all outdoor areas. 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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