Willow Tree Nursery Limited

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 16 August 2023, the provider notified us of concerns about their outdoor space. 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 that affected the smooth running of the setting.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 September 2023, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. The provider had taken all reasonable steps to reduce risks in the outdoor space to keep children safe.

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Summary of outcome

Additionally, during the regulatory visit on 20 September 2023, we found new areas of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. In relation to the new areas of concern, on 20 September 2023, we 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 ensure at least half of all staff, who work with children under two years old, have received training that specifically addresses the care of babies.

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Summary of outcome

We monitored the provider's response to ensure the action is successfully completed.

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Summary of outcome

On 3 October 2023, the provider responded to the action set. We found that the provider ensures that at least half of the staff who work with babies have the required training.

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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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