Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School and Children's Club

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 5 December 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to suitable people; safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment; and staff: child ratios. 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 a significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 8 and 20 January 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. The provider had taken action to put some of this right. They have reviewed risk assessment processes and internal procedures with staff to ensure that children are adequately supervised to meet their needs and ensure their safety.

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Summary of outcome

We have issued an action for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

ensure Ofsted is provided with the required details of the individuals comprising the governing body, as soon as is reasonably practical but within 14 days, so that Ofsted can complete the required suitability checks.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the action is successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 1 February 2026, the provider responded to the action set. We found that the provider has implemented appropriate processes to ensure that Ofsted is provided with details of the individuals comprising the governing body as required. This includes monitoring new applications to ensure suitability checks are completed. 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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