Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool

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 18 September 2024 and 4 October 2024, the provider notified us about requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, and to safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. The notifications mean 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 incidents relating to children's safety.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 September 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safety and suitability of premises, environment, and equipment.

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Summary of outcome

On 6 November 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. 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 ensure that settling-in procedures are tailored to meet the individual needs of all children, to help the child become familiar with the setting, offer a settled relationship for the child and build a relationship with their parents and/or carers

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n ensure that nappy changing facilities are consistently monitored to ensure high standards of hygiene

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n ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure children are not exposed to risks.

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On 26 November 2024, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved the settling-in procedures and ensures the key-person arrangements are effective to meet individual children's needs. They have introduced more rigorous cleaning and monitoring systems in the nursery, to promote children's good health. Risk assessments have been strengthened to ensure children's safety. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. On 20 December 2024, the provider shared their internal investigations in relation to their notification to Ofsted on 18 September 2024. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. The provider shared that not all staff had a secure knowledge and understanding of how to implement their first-aid training to ensure that children receive the correct care in the event of an injury. The provider

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confirmed that staff would be attending further paediatric first-aid training to help develop and secure their knowledge. 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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