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All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, which you can find at https://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 August 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 September 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. 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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¿ provide all leaders and staff with training that enables them to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect

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¿ ensure all staff understand the safeguarding policies and procedures, in particular around escalating child protection concerns without delay, in line with the local safeguarding partners procedure

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¿ take action to ensure that the designated safeguarding lead attends child protection training and keeps their knowledge up to date

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¿ maintain records of safeguarding concerns and share information in a timely way with parents and professionals.

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On 1 October 2024, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had provided training and booked further training for leaders and staff to improve their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. The information gathered suggests that the provider is now meeting the requirements of their registration. 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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