Nordic Star Nurseries

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 29 May 2025 and 3 June 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff: child ratios, safety of premises, learning and development and managing children's behaviour.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 June 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 improved staff deployment to ensure children are supervised effectively, to meet their needs and ensure their safety. This includes while preparing children for outings . In addition, all staff have attended 'Positive Behaviour' training to improve their knowledge of positive strategies to use within the nursery.

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In addition, we found the provider was not meeting other requirements.

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Summary of outcome

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 that staff take reasonable steps throughout the day to identify and/or minimise risks to children and keep them safe from harm.

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n ensure that reasonable steps are taken to ensure that safety of anyone present in the premises in the case of an emergency. This includes knowing who is present in the building.

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n ensure staff with lead responsibility for safeguarding have secure knowledge of how to keep children safe, particularly taking account of children's individual needs and backgrounds.

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Summary of outcome

On 6 August 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and removed any immediate hazards. The provider has improved procedures to ensure the safety of the premises at all times. The provider has eliminated access to the premises without the knowledge of leaders and staff. In addition, application forms and the settling in of new children has been strengthened. This helps to gain an understanding of the individual needs of all children. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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Summary of outcome

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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