Thorpe, Karla Glenda

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 30 April 2024, we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 May 2024, we visited the provider and found that they were not meeting some of these requirements. We issued a Notice To Improve. This notice required the provider to take the action below within the timescale set out.

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Summary of outcome

ensure that children are always suitably supervised at all times, especially when on outings where they are exposed to less familiar environments

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Summary of outcome

ensure that children are provided with a suitable, hygienic place to eat their meals to help promote their good health

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provide adequate, hygienic changing facilities for changing children who wear nappies, including when on outings outside of the home

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Summary of outcome

carry out effective risk assessments when on outings, so that hazards are minimised or removed, this is particularly where there is stated guidance for safe use of equipment.

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Summary of outcome

On 31 May 2024, the provider notified us by email of the improvements made. This includes, maintaining children's safety on outings by, for example, increasing headcounts and ensuring children are constantly supervised at all times. Ensuring that children eat in suitable hygienic facilities. Ensuring nappy changing routines are followed outside of the home to maintain good hygiene and privacy. The provider has reviewed and increased risk assessment procedures, including being more vigilant in adhering to recommended age guidance when children use play equipment. As a result, this demonstrates that the actions have been suitably addressed.

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Summary of outcome

The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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