Kiddy Winks Day Nursery

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 25 March 2024, the provider notified us about concerns of a safeguarding nature. 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 cares for children on the premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 May 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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n make sure those designated to take the lead in safeguarding have a robust understanding of the local reporting procedures in the event of concerns about a child, including when an allegation is made against a member of staff

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n strengthen the support provided to staff to keep their knowledge of child protection procedures current, in particular for if they are required to escalate their concerns about a person in a position of trust, working in the setting

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n make sure that the arrangements for the storage of staff personal mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices with imaging and sharing capabilities are clear for staff to follow and that the monitoring of these arrangements is robust

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n make sure the arrangements for staff induction are followed through in a timely way so that staff who are new to the setting gain the required skills and knowledge to fulfil their roles effectively

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n make sure that leaders have a clear oversight of the setting and provide effective support and monitoring for managers to ensure they carry out their roles to safeguard children effectively.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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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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