Little Acorns 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 04 July 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 July 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. In addition, we found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. We have issued actions for the provider to take.

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Summary of outcome

n improve and implement thorough and effective risk assessments to identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, when and by whom those aspects will be checked, and how the risk will be removed or minimised, specifically in relation to the outdoor area

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n ensure parents and/or carers are provided with accurate information about any significant incidents which occur with their child, specifically in the event of a child going missing at, or away from, the setting

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n ensure that outdoor spaces used by children are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises

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n improve staff's understanding of how to monitor children and keep them safe as they sleep

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n ensure that all staff, including the manager, receive effective supervision to provide support, coaching and training. We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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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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Summary of outcome

On 26 July 2024, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their risk assessments and children no longer use outdoor spaces which are unsuitable. In addition, staff have received supervision meetings and training on safe sleeping arrangements. The provider has considered implementing further ways to ensure parents and carers receive information about their 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 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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