Maple Vue 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 10 October 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to the supervision of children and children's health.

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Summary of outcome

On 25 November 2025, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The setting was graded urgent improvement in one or more areas and we served a welfare requirements notice. The inspection report card sets out the actions the provider was required to take to meet the requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 6 January 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions and the learning and development actions, raised at their last inspection.

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Summary of outcome

We found the provider had improved staff knowledge and understanding of what they want each child to learn, in line with the providers curriculum.

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Summary of outcome

Leaders had improved the arrangements for the key person arrangements, ensuring that staff are clear on their roles and responsibilities. They have introduced co-key person arrangements to ensure children continue to make progress in the absence of their key person. The provider has made changes to the adult:child ratios to ensure the deployment of staff can meet the needs of children and provide effective support, including at mealtimes.

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Summary of outcome

All staff have revisited training to improve their understanding of the importance of infection control measures and the provider has implemented arrangements into the daily routine to support children's independence and understanding of the importance of promoting good hygiene and self-care, such as regularly washing their hands.

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Summary of outcome

The arrangements for children's snacks and mealtimes have been reviewed and new equipment purchased to promote independence and hygiene. All staff have completed refresher training on food hygiene and additional staff now support the lunchtime period to help ensure children's wellbeing.

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Summary of outcome

Staff have received training and support on the provider's approach to understanding and promoting positive behaviour within the setting. By increasing the number of staff available to work with children, all children to receive more targeted support. This helps them to understand what is expected of them at the setting and supports their engagement in activities for longer.

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Summary of outcome

All staff now receive extra support when needed so they know what the children need to learn next and how they plan to support them based on their interests, including children with identified gaps in their learning and development. The provider has worked with the staff team to ensure that the environment is free from hazards and that they improve their understanding of their roles and responsibilities in relation to risk assessments.

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Summary of outcome

The provider is clear on the monitoring arrangements needed to ensure that the improvements are sustained.

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Summary of outcome

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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