The Sunshine Nursery

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-foundationstage-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 18 November 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements in relation to: safeguarding policy and procedures; safety and suitability of premises, environment, and equipment; information and record keeping. The provider also notified Ofsted of the same incident. 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 25 November 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.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that policies and procedures to keep children safe are implemented consistently across the nursery, with specific regard to keeping an accurate count of children in different parts of the premises

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Summary of outcome

n put in place appropriate arrangements for the supervision of staff in order to provide effective support, coaching and training for practitioners n ensure risk assessment procedures of the outdoor area are carried out robustly, and monitored by leaders and managers, in order to identify and remove any potential hazards

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Summary of outcome

n ensure an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance is maintained.

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Summary of outcome

On 4 December 2024 we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. We found that the provider has ensured that policies and procedures to keep an accurate count of children had been implemented effectively. Daily records of attendance are maintained accurately. Risk assessment procedures have been strengthened. Arrangements for the supervision of staff have been put in place. 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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