Barnabas House Private Nursery

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 February 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to: accident or injury, staff: child ratios, safeguarding policies and procedures and risk assessment. On 17 February 2025, the provider also notified us. 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 events.

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Summary of outcome

On 25 February 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider has clear procedures to respond to accidents or injuries. Leaders and staff demonstrate a thorough understanding of these procedures. Staff supervise children well and describe how they ensure children are always within sight or hearing of staff. Leaders and staff complete regular risk assessments of the premises to ensure children in their care are not exposed to risks.

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Summary of outcome

Additionally, during the visit on 25 February 2025, we found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements of the 'early years foundation stage statutory framework'. In relation to the area of concern we 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 knowledge of the local safeguarding partners' procedures, in particular how to manage allegations to enable the procedures to be implemented consistently

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Summary of outcome

n ensure the safeguarding policy reflects guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partners, with the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff.

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Summary of outcome

On 14 March 2025, the provider responded to the action raised. Leaders have accessed additional training regarding the management of allegations. They have used the knowledge gained to update the setting's safeguarding policy to ensure this now reflects the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partners. Leaders have created additional guidance materials to support staff to understand the procedures to follow.

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Summary of outcome

The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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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.

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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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