Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School

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 5 and 6 May 2025 we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, staff:child ratios, changes that must be notified to Ofsted or the relevant childminder agency, safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment, qualifications, and training, support and skills.

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Summary of outcome

On 7 May 2025 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. The provider has begun to make improvements to the premises to further ensure the security of the perimeter. They have outlined their intentions to continue with the work to further enhance the security of the external fence and gates. All staff have received additional training on the appropriate supervision of children, and how they should deploy themselves to ensure children's ongoing safety. Leaders have received further training and guidance on the suitable deployment of unqualified staff, or those who have not yet received their induction training. The provider has completed a full investigation regarding the concerns. They are following their own internal processes in relation to staff who have not complied with the setting's own policies and procedures for keeping children safe. The provider outline their intention to notify

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Summary of outcome

Ofsted of the significant event and the action taken, and this was received on 12 May 2025, meeting the requirement to notify Ofsted of such events within the required timescale.

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Summary of outcome

During the regulatory visit we found new areas of concern. We found that the provider was not meeting other aspects of the requirements in relation to safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment, and qualifications, training, support and skills. Leaders took swift and appropriate action during the visit to rectify some of the identified issues. We have issued further 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 ensure that risk assessments identify risks, hazards and areas of the setting that should be checked, with particular regard to cleaning and PPE items n provide leaders and staff with further training on how to identify risks and hazards and the procedures for completing risk assessments

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Summary of outcome

n improve staff's and leaders' knowledge of fire safety procedures, to ensure that fire exits continue to remain clear and accessible to ensure smooth evacuation in the event of a fire.

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Summary of outcome

On 15 May 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had reviewed and updated risk assessment documentation, to ensure that all identified risks and hazards are minimised and checked on a daily basis. The provider has installed cupboards to store cleaning and PPE items safely out of reach of children. The provider has ensured that all staff have received further training and guidance on risk assessments and fire safety. The manager is monitoring staff practice to ensure that cleaning and PPE items are stored correctly, and that risk assessments are correctly completed. The provider is ensuring that procedures are in place to ensure that leaders and staff check that all fire exits remain clear at all times. 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 complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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