The Lyme Nursery 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 30 October 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. The provider did not notify us of this significant event. This is a breach of requirements and an offence.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 November 2025, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. 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 risk assessments to ensure all hazards are identified and removed, with specific reference to hazardous substances

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n ensure all accidents involving children are responded to appropriately, to promote children's good health

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n develop a clear understanding of what events are notifiable to Ofsted.

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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 11 December 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had developed an effective risk assessment, with specific regard to hazardous substances. We also found that the provider had taken steps to develop staff's and leaders knowledge of how to respond to accidents appropriately. In addition, leaders had developed a clear understanding of what must be notified to Ofsted. 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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