Fennies Woking

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 October 2025 and 29 November 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, whistleblowing, concerns about children's safety and welfare, training and skills, supervision of staff, key person, staff child: ratios, health, supporting and understanding children's behaviour, special educational needs, information and record keeping and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.

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Summary of outcome

On 7 January 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure the correct procedures are followed when an allegation is made against a member of staff

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n carry out robust risk assessments to identify potential hazards and take action to remove or minimise them, with particular regard to the outside area

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n improve the key person system to support settled relationships for children and to ensure staff understand children's individual needs and next steps in learning

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n support staff to develop a secure knowledge and understanding of how to manage older children's behaviour in a positive, fair and effective manner that supports children to understand how to behave appropriately n ensure that the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are met through agreed strategies that are understood and consistently implemented by all staff.

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Summary of outcome

On 26 January 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow, when an allegation is made against a member of staff. Staff had completed training to develop their knowledge and understanding across all areas within the actions that had been set. Risk assessments had been developed to ensure potential hazards are identified, especially for outside. The key person system had been improved; staff had a clear understanding of children's needs and children were provided with settled relationships. Leaders had enhanced the environment and supported staff to understand how to support and manage children's behaviour and how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. 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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