Creative Minds 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 11 March 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit followed up by a regulatory telephone call on 12 March 2025. 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.

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Summary of outcome

n maintain accurate records of the action taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff, to ensure all information has been shared with the relevant agencies

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n ensure that all staff particularly those who have a lead role for safeguarding have a clear understanding of the safeguarding policies and procedures, and implement them effectively to keep children safe

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n ensure those who have a lead role for safeguarding have a robust understanding of the reporting procedures in the event of an allegation against staff, or significant event that may affect the suitability of any person who is in regular contact with children.

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

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During the regulatory telephone visit and telephone call, we also found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of significant events, this is an offence. Following a discussion with the provider they now understand their responsibility to notify Ofsted as required. On 03 April 2025, during a regulatory visit to the setting, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of allegation management and safeguarding policies and procedures. T he information gathered suggests that the provider is now meeting the requirements of their registration.

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We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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

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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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