Little Bear's 2

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 11 December 2024, the provider notified us about matters relating to 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 any serious accident, illness, or injury to any child while in their care, and of the action taken.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 November 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures; concerns about children's safety and welfare; staff: child ratios; safety and suitability of premises environment and equipment, information and record keeping.

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Summary of outcome

On 15 January 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take below within the timescales set out.

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Summary of outcome

The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. Actions needed by 29 January 2026:

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Summary of outcome

n ensure you implement your own safeguarding policies and procedures when any allegations of serious harm or abuse by anyone living, working, or looking after children at the premises are raised, and ensure Ofsted are notified of the action taken in response to the allegations

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n ensure accurate written records of accidents or injuries and first aid treatment are maintained

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Summary of outcome

On 27 January 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. They had provided further staff training to help ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are clearly understood and followed when required. They had also implemented additional training for staff on the importance of accurately and thoroughly recording any accidents or injuries. 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 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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