Squirrels of St Marys

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 20 June 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 21 June 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. The provider had taken some action to address this. They have reviewed and improved their risk assessment. However, during the visit, we found that the provider was not meeting further requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that all staff, including those who are designated to take the lead in safeguarding, have a secure knowledge of the local procedures to follow when an allegation is made against a member of staff

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that unvetted volunteers do not have unsupervised contact with children

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Summary of outcome

n ensure all staff receive training about the safeguarding policy and procedure, so that they gain a confident understanding of how to recognise and respond to any concerns about children in a timely manner.

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Summary of outcome

On 5 July 2024, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, including their responsibilities in relation to reporting allegations against staff, in line with local procedures. The provider understands how to ensure that unvetted volunteers are not left unsupervised with children. They have implemented training for staff to ensure they understand how to identify and respond to concerns about children.

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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 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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