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Early years · Childcare Register letter

Hofts Childcare Slough Centre

Inspected 16 May 2024 · URN 2602471

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  • Inspection datesingle source

    16 May 2024

  • Postcode verified

    SL1 1EL

  • URN verified

    2602471

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Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Tel: 0300 123 1231 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.gov.uk/ofsted

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Hofts Childcare Slough Centre 48 Slough High Street Ground Floor Slough SL1 1EL

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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant

I inspected your childcare provision on 16 May 2024.

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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant

I found that you were not meeting all of the requirements for registration on the Childcare Register and I discussed the reason(s) for this during the visit.

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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant

We have therefore set the following actions:

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n take action to ensure that registers are accurately maintained to confirm the date and times children are present on the premises 27/05/2024

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n ensure that leaders and staff have a sufficient understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities, particularly with regards to understanding wider safeguarding issues to enable them to keep children safe 27/05/2024

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n ensure that policies and procedures to safeguard children are in line with local safeguarding guidance and include a clear explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff. 27/05/2024

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n ensure that a staff member who holds a paediatric first-aid certificate is on site at all times so that they are available to respond to emergencies quickly 27/05/2024 Our Reference 2602471

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n ensure staff working with children have the appropriate qualifications in an area relevant to the childcare provided or training in the common core skills 27/05/2024

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n ensure the settings correct registration certificate is displayed on the premises. 27/05/2024

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You must complete the actions by the dates shown.

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Please read carefully the registration requirements for the Childcare Register which are described in the early years and childcare guide to registration, which you can find on our website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a- registered-early-years-or-childcare-provider-in-england as you must meet these requirements in order to remain registered on the Childcare Register.

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If you have any questions please contact us on 0300 123 1231 quoting the reference number at the top of this letter.

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