Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House

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 7 July 2025, the provider notified us of matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures. On 22 July 2025 the provider notified us of matters relating to staff:child ratios and the safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. Both notifications mean 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 events.

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Summary of outcome

On 24 July 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements in relation to safeguarding policies and procedures. We have issued actions for the provider to take.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that the lead practitioner for safeguarding fully understands their role and responsibilities, including the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff

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Summary of outcome

n take action to ensure that all staff have training to understand and implement safeguarding procedures, particularly in the event of a concern about a colleagues' practice or conduct.

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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 child protection procedures through training with the local authority and online training packages. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 September 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, staff: child ratios 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 of significant events.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 November 2025, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. The provider has introduced additional arrangements regarding the importance of conducting head counts throughout the day, to ensure all children are always accounted for and within sight and or hearing.

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Summary of outcome

The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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