Gregory, Laura Jane

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 October 2023, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The overall effectiveness of the provision was judged to be inadequate. The inspection report sets out the actions the provider was required to take to meet the requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 6 November 2023, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their last inspection. We found that the provider had:

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• improved their safeguarding policy and procedures

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• improved staff knowledge and understanding of their safeguarding roles and responsibilities

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• implemented systems for ensuring the ongoing suitability of staff, ensuring details are provided to Ofsted for checks to be completed

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• improved their knowledge of the role of the assistant, ensuring that ratios are maintained at all times

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• improved the cleanliness and safety of the outdoor area to promote children's health and well-being and ensure their safety

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• made arrangements for staff to receive regular supervision, support and coaching to help staff improve their personal effectiveness and promote well-being

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• implemented and reviewed a range of risk assessments to help ensure staff and children's safety and reduce manageable risks within the setting.

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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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