Playhouse Pre-school Broadwater

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 12 December 2025, the provider notified us about an incident, and we received concerns, relating to the following EYFS legal requirements: that related to the following EYFS legal requirements: suitable people; safeguarding policies and procedures; qualifications; training, support and skills; key person; safety and suitability of premises; environment and equipment and information and record keeping. 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 allegations of serious harm or abuse by anyone living, working, or looking after children at the premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 December 2025, we carried out a regulatory telephone call and on 23 January 2025, 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 all practitioners are alert to any issue of concern in a child's life at home or elsewhere an demonstrate sufficient professional curiosity when disclosures are made and/or non-attendance

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Summary of outcome

n maintain robust records and demonstrate how relevant information is shared with other professionals involved with a child, to ensure that children are safeguarded.

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Summary of outcome

On 7 February 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had updated their attendance policy, strengthened procedures for recording communications with outside professionals, agencies and parents, updated safeguarding policies and practices and updated staff about sharing information with relevant services when there are safeguarding concerns. The information gathered suggests that the provider is now meeting the requirements of their registration. 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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