Bees Knees Day Nursery and 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

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Summary of outcome

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 11 August 2023, we received a notification from the provider that indicated there had been a breach in requirements in relation to the use of technology at the nursery. This means the provision met it's statutory duty to notify Ofsted of significant events. On 07 September 2023 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider had taken steps to ensure that technology used at the setting is secure.

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Summary of outcome

However, on this visit, we found that the provider was not meeting some of the other requirements. This was regarding the security of the setting. We have served a notice to improve with actions for the provider to take within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents more information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n take all reasonable steps to support staff to assess risk and prevent unauthorised persons from entering the premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 19 September 2023 we received information from the provider on the action they had taken to ensure that staff are able to assess the risk of unauthorised persons entering the premises. The provider has reviewed the access to the children's areas and put in place procedures to secure these further. Following this information, we were satisfied that the provider is meeting the requirements and took no further action. 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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