Little Crickets

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 12 July 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff:child ratios, suitable people and supporting and understanding children's behaviour.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 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 any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of any person who cares for/is in regular contact with children on the premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 22 December 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that while the provider had notified Ofsted of the significant event above, they had failed to do so within the required timescales. We also found the provider was not meeting some additional requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure the provider has a secure understanding of the local safeguarding partnership procedures to follow when there are any safeguarding concerns raised at the setting, including making referrals to relevant professionals in a timely manner to help keep children safe

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Summary of outcome

n implement robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all those working with children are suitable for their role, including obtaining an enhanced criminal records check for every person aged 16 and over who works directly with children.

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Summary of outcome

On 8 January 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider and leaders had taken action to improve their knowledge and understanding of safer recruitment and child protection procedures. They have also taken action to check all staff's suitability. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. 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 complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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