George's Playgroup

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-foundationstage-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 September 2023, the provider notified us of an incident that happened at the setting on the same day. 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 22 September 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n improve the supervision of children to meet their needs and to keep them safe

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n deploy staff effectively, especially during arrival and departure times, to ensure the needs of all children are met

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n ensure the premises is secure to prevent unauthorised persons entering the building or children leaving unattended.

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n improve the monitoring of staff practice and provide staff with coaching and training to ensure they are able to fulfil their roles.

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Summary of outcome

On 4 October 2023, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had taken steps, including regular security checks to improve procedures when children are arriving or leaving the setting. They also reviewed their risk assessments and reflected on the deployment of staff. This resulted in the recruitment of additional staff to ensure children are adequately supervised at all times to keep them safe.

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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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