The Old Station Nursery Preschool St Neots

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 26 July 2024, the provider notified us of a serious accident. On 14 August we also received correspondence from a parent in connection with the accident. 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 event that may affect the suitability of the early years provider or any person who cares for children on the premises to look after children. On 2 August 2024, we carried out a regulatory telephone call with the provider. We found the provider was not meeting one of the requirements. This related to not seeking medical advice immediately following the accident to ensure that any further treatment likely to be required was not compromised. This did not promote the child's best interests or health at the time. The provider has completed a thorough investigation into the incident and taken immediate action to ensure a similar situation does

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Summary of outcome

not happen again. This includes, refreshing all staff's training in managing accidents and ensuring all staff re-read the relevant policies and procedures. The company's policy with regards to how accidents are managed, has been reviewed and further clarity added about in what circumstances medical advice needs to be sought. Ofsted are satisfied with the action taken. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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