The Acorn Nursery School

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS), 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 8 August 2024 and 14 October 2024, the provider notified us about some incidents that have occurred at the setting. These relate to EYFS requirements: Safeguarding policies and procedures, Concerns about children's safety and welfare, Supervision of staff (Group provision only), Key person, Staff: child ratios, Information and record keeping and Complaints. 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 significant incidents.

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Summary of outcome

On 9 January 2025, 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 improve safer recruitment processes so that all vetting checks are followed up and completed in a timely way to ensure staff suitability

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n ensure all designated safeguarding leads and staff have a secure understanding about who to refer to (agencies with statutory responsibilities) in relation to child protection matters n improve staff supervision arrangements to address gaps in professional knowledge and offer specific coaching and support to help raise staff practice to the highest level

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n improve processes for addressing and taking appropriate action when discussing sensitive issues through supervision meetings, to assess the continued suitability of staff

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n ensure all information and records are available and accessible to demonstrate the safe and efficient running of the provision.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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Summary of outcome

On 26 January 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved processes to ensure all staff have a secure understanding of child protection procedures. Furthermore, actions have been taken to ensure strengthened processes are in place for robust records for safer recruitment practices and checking the ongoing suitability of staff. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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Summary of outcome

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. 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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