Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd

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 12 March 2025, 28 May 2025 and 17 June 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. 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.

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Summary of outcome

On 1 July 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.

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Summary of outcome

n implement effective policies and procedures which ensure any allegations made against a member of staff are managed appropriately and in line with the guidance of the local safeguarding partners

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n ensure all leaders, managers and staff receive training about the safeguarding policy and procedures, so that they gain a confident understanding of how to recognise and respond to any concerns about staff in a timely manner

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n improve knowledge and understanding of notifications to child protection agencies of serious accidents or injuries, within prescribed timescales

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Summary of outcome

On 23 July 2025, we completed a regulatory visit and found that the provider responded to the actions set. They have reviewed and improved the safeguarding policies and procedures, sharing this with leaders and staff. The provider has implemented training and support for all staff, including those who take lead roles in safeguarding. They ensure that staff understand how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns, including how to manage allegations against adults, in a timely and appropriate way. They provider has implemented processes to follow in the event of serious accidents or incidents, including the notification to other agencies.

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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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