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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 10 and 15 October 2024, the provider notified us about information and record keeping and safeguarding policies and procedures. The notifications 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 matters affecting the welfare and safety of children.

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Summary of outcome

On 15 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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n ensure staff understand and implement safeguarding policies and procedures, including the process to follow when an allegation is raised about a member of staff, in a timely manner

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n ensure lead practitioners for safeguarding identify, understand and respond to signs of possible abuse and make timely referrals.

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On 19 December 2024, we reviewed the providers response to the actions set. We found that leaders have reflected on weaknesses in practice and have improved understanding of matters that must be referred to lead agencies responsible for child protection. The provider has ensured that written polices and processes are accessible for all staff. Additionally the provider has implemented internal and on line training, supervision and team meetings with a focus on safeguarding and child protection procedures. The provider has an action plan in place which incudes arrangements to ensure there is oversight of staff knowledge and practise. The provider has begun to implement systems to assess staff knowledge and understanding. Staff, including those with responsibilities for safeguarding within the setting are scheduled to attend Local Authority child protection training to ensure that staff fully understand LSCP procedures. This will ensure that that staff fully embed knowledge and

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understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. 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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