Blezard, Liz

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 4 February 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to Information and record keeping.

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Summary of outcome

On 19 March, 20 March and 24 March 2025 we carried out a regulatory telephone call, we found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration.

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Summary of outcome

Additionally, during the regulatory telephone call on 19 March, 20 March and 24 March 2025, we found new areas of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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In relation to the new areas of concern, on 24 March 2025, 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 implement a safeguarding policy and procedures that is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Partnership

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n ensure the safeguarding policy includes the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child and how mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices with imaging and sharing capabilities are used in the setting

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n develop knowledge to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 April 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had updated their safeguarding policies and procedures to include relevant information and reflects the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Partnership. The provider has improved their knowledge and understanding to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity.

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Summary of outcome

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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