Rainforest Nurseries Ltd

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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 Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). 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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On 28 August 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff: child ratios. On 02 September 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures.

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On 11 October 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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n ensure setting policies and procedures promote the welfare of children and that staff implement them effectively

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n ensure all staff have the relevant qualifications and training to fulfil their requirements of their roles

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n ensure that at least one member of staff who has a current paediatric first aid certificate is available at all times

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n ensure that staffing arrangements meet the needs of children, to ensure their safety

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n ensure there is a named deputy who is capable and qualified to take charge in the manager's absence

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n ensure the safety of children, staff, and others on the premises in the case of fire or any other emergency including ensuring emergency exits can be easily opened from the inside

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n demonstrate how risks are identified and managed to ensure staff and children are not exposed to harm n ensure records are maintained, easily accessible, available to those with professional need to see them

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n notify Ofsted of any change to the providers contact information.

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On 23 October 2023, we carried out a regulatory visit to monitor compliance with actions. We found the provider had met the welfare actions. The provider has reviewed their staffing arrangements and took action to employ additional staff including staff with appropriate childcare qualifications. New staff also hold up-to-date paediatric first aid certificates. The provider has improved their risk assessments including their emergency evacuation procedures. The provider has taken action to renew their public liability insurance and to make sure records are easily accessible. They have informed Ofsted of their new contact details.

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However, we found new areas of concern which meant that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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In relation to the new area of concern, on 25 October 2024, we issued the following action for the provider to take within the timescales set out below.

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• ensure complaints from parents and/or carers, are fully investigated and keep a written record of any complaints, and their outcome.

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On 26 October 2024, the provider responded to the action. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of complaints procedures. They are now maintaining an accurate record as required. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare action raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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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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