Bassingham Preschool and Tree Tops

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 3 March 2025, the provider notified us about a significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider to look after children. 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 a significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 March 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure the manager of the setting holds an approved qualification at level 3 or above, and is suitably experienced for the role

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n ensure that all staff are confident to report concerns, in a timely manner, about the practice of another member of staff in line with the local safeguarding partnership procedures

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n put in place appropriate arrangements to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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n implement a consistent behaviour management policy that helps all staff understand how to intervene positively to support children's behaviour

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n implement effective supervision arrangements for all staff that result in relevant support, coaching and training, to promote continuous improvement.

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On 23 April 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has supported staff to improve their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. In addition, the provider has ensured a suitable manager is in place to support the setting, and they have established appropriate supervision procedures, including meeting the training requirements of staff. 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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