Ladybird Day Nursery

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 21 January 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and 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 any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of any person who cares for children on the premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 31 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 ensure staff and leaders take appropriate and swift action in relation to allegations disclosed that may affect the suitability of a member of staff.

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Summary of outcome

n train all staff so they understand and effectively implement safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring they consistently identify any possible concerns and take appropriate and swift action to safeguard children

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n take all necessary steps to ensure anyone working directly with children is suitable to do so and concerns about suitability are identified and appropriate action taken in a timely manner.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 3 September 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that staff had improved their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures; and the provider implements appropriate procedures to ensure that anyone working directly with children is suitable to do so, including what to do if any allegations are made that may affect their suitability. 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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