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

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Summary of outcome

On 10 May 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. There had been breaches of the requirements as some staff had not followed the settings safeguarding policies and procedures and not all staff had secure knowledge of the roles of other safeguarding agencies. The provider had already started to take steps to meet these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

We also found the provider was not meeting the requirements in relation to the supervision of staff. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n support all staff to understand and consistently implement safeguarding policies and procedures including the appropriate steps to take to escalate any concerns

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that staff safeguarding knowledge is up to date, particularly those with designated responsibility for safeguarding, and that all staff are clear on the roles of other safeguarding agencies including LADO n make arrangements for all staff, including the manager to receive effective supervision, which provides them with opportunities to discuss any concerns, including child protection.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 June 2024, the provider responded to actions set. We found that the provider has improved staff knowledge of their safeguarding policies and procedures and now know the steps to take to escalate any concerns. Staff with designated responsibilities for safeguarding have updated their training and improved their knowledge and understanding of the roles of other safeguarding agencies, including LADO. The provider has implemented systems for all staff, including the manager to receive regular supervision.

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Summary of outcome

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 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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