Flower Pots Day Nursery (Kings Langley)

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 15 September 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures. 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 an allegation against an adult working at the premises.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 17 September 2025 because we believe children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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Summary of outcome

On 25 September 2025 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. 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 the designated safeguarding lead has the necessary skills to fully implement safe recruitment as set out in Annex C of the EYFS

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n ensure the DSL has a secure understanding about how and when to liaise with other agencies in line with the settings safeguarding policy

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n ensure effective supervision is in place from the start that fosters a culture of mutual support, teamwork and continuous improvement that encourages the confidential discussion of sensitive issues

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n ensure children's privacy is considered when using the downstairs toilet and upstairs bathroom

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n ensure there are suitable hygienic nappy changing facilities for children in nappies who are changed in the upstairs bathroom On 13 October 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, safe recruitment, supervision of staff; and toilets and intimate hygiene. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 November 2025, we lifted the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed. 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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