Bridgewood Day 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 27 March 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

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Summary of outcome

On 3 April 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n report allegations about the suitability of staff in line with the local safeguarding partnership guidance, including reporting to Ofsted as soon as reasonably practicable

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Summary of outcome

n implement effective recruitment procedures to make sure that checks are carried out to ensure staff are suitable to work with children, including obtaining a relevant DBS check

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n improve staff supervision procedures to monitor individual effectiveness and to ensure that additional support and guidance is implemented when required.

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Summary of outcome

On 8 May 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of ensuring the ongoing suitability of staff. T he information gathered suggests that the provider is now meeting the requirements of their registration. 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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