Southmead Children's Centre

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.

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Summary of outcome

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 8 October 2024, the provider notified us about an incident relating to the safeguarding and welfare requirement of medicines. 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 significant events.

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Summary of outcome

On 7 November 2024, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. 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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Summary of outcome

n maintain accurate records to meet the needs of all children and ensure relevant information is kept up to date and shared with parents/carers, with particular reference to those children who require medication

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n provide parents/carers with information about the setting's policies and procedures, particularly in relation to administering medication and record keeping.

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n ensure the key person understands their role to cater for each child's care needs and to build effective relationships with their parents and/carers

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n ensure procedures for administering medicine are effective, including obtaining accurate information about a child's need for medication and keeping this information up to date.

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Summary of outcome

On 14 November 2024, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had offered staff training on administering medication and keeping accurate records of children's personal information. Parents were provided with an updated medicine policy outlining the revised record-keeping procedures. The settling-in process was reviewed to ensure key persons worked closely with parents, sharing essential information to support a smooth transition for children moving rooms or starting school.

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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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