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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-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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On 29 July 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and suitable people.

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On 19 August 2024, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The overall effectiveness of the provision was judged to be inadequate. Following the inspection, we 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 implement robust vetting systems to ensure the continued suitability of staff

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n ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed when a safeguarding allegation about a member of staff or concern is identified

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n improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures to follow, including whistleblowing procedures

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n ensure all leaders, managers and staff fully understand whistleblowing procedures, so that concerns are followed up promptly

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n develop staff's understanding of how to manage children's behaviour appropriately so that children know what is expected of them

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n improve arrangements for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, with regard to implementing partnerships with other professionals, to ensure swift action is taken to help close any gaps in their learning.

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On 30 September 2024 the provider notified us about concerns related to suitable people. 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 information which may affect their suitability to remain registered.

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On 15 October 2024 we carried out a telephone regulatory event, followed by a regulatory visit on 16 October 2024. The focus of the call and subsequent visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at the last inspection. During the call, we found that the provider conducted an internal review and implemented robust measures to ensure that updated information regarding staff suitability was in place. The remaining actions from the visit conducted on 16 October were not reviewed in full at that time; however, they were assessed during the subsequent inspection on 4 March 2025. We found that safeguarding arrangements for the setting were effective. The provider had taken steps to enhance staff knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, including how to respond to allegations against staff, through targeted training. Leaders have established a well-structured curriculum that supports children's ability to understand and

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On 13 January 2025, the provider notified us of additional concerns relating to staff suitability. 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 information which may affect their suitability to remain registered. On 16 January 2025, we received similar concerns relating to this requirement. At the most recent inspection conducted on 4 March 2025, we found that systems to ensures staff suitability remain effective. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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