Heaton Lodge Children's Nursery Ltd

Summary of outcome

On 7 May 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to suitable people. We found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of an allegation of serious harm or abuse by anyone living, working, or looking after children at the premises; and of a change to the person who is managing the early years provision, within the required timeframe which are requirements of their registration.

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Summary of outcome

On 16 May 2025, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have 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 ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Partners and include the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff

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Summary of outcome

n ensure all staff are trained to follow the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures in the event an allegation is made against staff

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Summary of outcome

n ensure the lead practitioner attends a child protection training course that enables them to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect.

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Summary of outcome

On 7 July 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had reviewed their safeguarding polices so that they are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Partners and include the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff. Staff have attended safeguarding training to develop their knowledge and understanding, including the procedures to follow in the event an allegation is made against staff. The safeguarding leads have attended appropriate training for their roles.

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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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