Step Start Nurseries Braintree

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 13 November 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to Suitable people, Health and Safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.

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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 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 staff and children are not exposed to risks and that any identified risks are being managed effectively, particularly hazards associated with the presence of mould

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Summary of outcome

n take all necessary steps to promote the good health of children

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n ensure the premises are fit for purpose and that you comply with health and safety legalisation and hygiene requirements n establish effective oversight and governance to ensure managers understand how to fulfil their roles and responsibilities.

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Summary of outcome

On 9 December 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit to monitor the welfare requirements notice. The provider has responded to the actions set. They have worked with other professionals to ensure compliance with the relevant health and safety regulations and the building has undergone necessary maintenance works. All mould has been treated and the premises has been redecorated . Most of the furniture and resources have also been replaced. Moisture monitors have been installed in each room to ensure action can be taken if moisture levels rise. The provider has amended the nursery's policies and procedures to add further control measures and ensured this has been cascaded to all staff. The provider has adapted some staffing roles to ensure suitable oversight of the nursery.

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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 complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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