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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-foundationstage-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 18 February 2025, the provider notified us about and incident relating to Suitable people, Staff: Child ratios, Qualifications, training, support and skills (Group provision only) and Health. 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 significant incidents.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 March 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 within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure staff understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider, including when to seek medical advice

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Summary of outcome

n strengthen the organisation of mealtimes to ensure children are well supervised and all children's needs are met

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Summary of outcome

n review and monitor hygiene practices to ensure the good health of children is promoted at all times, particularly at mealtimes.

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Summary of outcome

On 25 March 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had worked with staff to improve their knowledge relating to the paediatric first aider role and responsibilities. They had also reviewed and amended the mealtime procedures to ensure children are suitably supervised. Additionally, they had reviewed and strengthened hygiene practices to ensure children's good health is promoted. 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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