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Early years · Early years complaint outcome

Kindercare

Inspected 15 Apr 2024 · published 16 Apr 2024 · URN EY300452

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  • Inspection datesingle source

    15 Apr 2024

  • URN verified

    EY300452

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2
Words of findings
415
longer than usual (typical 281)
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Hard
Flesch 40, typical 42
Average sentence
21 words
Next steps
1
typical 1
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5%
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Findings 100%

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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 February 2024 the provider notified us of an injury to a child that required medical treatment. 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 any serious accident, illness, or injury to, or death of, any child while in their care, and of the action taken. We are satisfied with the action taken by the provider, which included the purchase of more sturdy furniture. We are satisfied with the action taken by the provider.

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Summary of outcome

On 4 March 2024, the provider notified us of a significant event relating to a staff member. 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 any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of any person who is in regular contact with children on the premises where childcare is provided.

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Summary of outcome

On 12 March 2024 the provider notified us of a concern raised by a parent and the action they had taken in relation to that. For example, additional training for some staff regarding attachment theories, how to meet children's emotional needs, leadership qualities and role modelling. We are satisfied with the action taken by the provider. We are satisfied with the action taken by the provider.

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Summary of outcome

On 10 April 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of another significant event within the required timescale, which is a requirement of their registration.

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Summary of outcome

On 12 April 2024 the provider notified us of another significant event relating to the same staff member and of the actions they are taking. We are satisfied with the actions taken by the provider. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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