Micklefield Childcare

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 16 October 2024, the provider notified us of a significant event. 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 which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider to look after children.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 October 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 .

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Summary of outcome

n ensure the settings child protection policies cover: Safe and appropriate use of personal devices, wearable technology, mobile phones and cameras; Acceptable and appropriate use of technology within the setting, which sets out how personal information, images and devices are stored, when the images will be deleted, who will have access to them and whose responsibility it will be to monitor these arrangements

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n ensure staff are clear on the internal and external reporting mechanism regarding online safety concerns, and always involve the DSL who will be able to make decisions about how and when to escalate a concern

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Summary of outcome

n ensure policies and procedures are easily accessible to parents/carers so that they understand the expectations around the use of personal devices within the setting.

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Summary of outcome

On 22 November 2024, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures in relation to the use of personal devices, wearable technology, mobile phones and cameras. They have provided staff with further training and support to help them understand their roles and responsibilities. They have made their policies and procedures available to all parents and worked closely with them to understand the providers expectations around the use of personal devises within the setting. 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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