Little Owls Nursery Middleton Laurel Bank

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 29 May 2024, the provider notified us of a significant event that involved the supervision of children. 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 events.

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Summary of outcome

On 28 June 2024, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. All group room doors have now been fitted with double handles to ensure that children cannot open them independently. The provider has implemented further risk assessments and shared these with the appropriate staff and parents. 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

During the call, as well as discussing the above, the provider met their legal responsibility to notify us of a second incident relating to another significant event, that they were in the process of writing to Ofsted about. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take below within the timescales set out.

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Summary of outcome

n implement risk assessments to ensure the resources babies use are suitable for their age and stage of development

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n ensure staff understand and take effective action when risks and hazards are identified.

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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

On 10 July 2024, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had reviewed and amended policies and procedures. Risk assessments have been shared with staff. Rigorous daily checks are now in place and resources have been audited to ensure they are suitable for babies. Hazard reporting system have been embedded and a message book is now in place to exchange information.

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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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