Happy Todds Clubhouse

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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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On 21 August 2025, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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The report and inspection outcome will be published in due course. Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on suitable people; qualifications, training, support, and skills; key person; staff: child ratios; health and safety; and suitability of premises, environment, and equipment. 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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n implement robust suitability checks for staff, to help ensure that that they are safe and suitable to work with children

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n make certain that leaders understand and meet the requirement to notify the Disclosure and Barring Service if a member of staff is dismissed because they have harmed a child or put a child at risk of harm

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n implement effective systems to train, support and supervise staff, to equip them with appropriate skills and knowledge for their roles

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n ensure that there are enough suitably qualified and competent staff to deliver the learning programmes effectively and keep children safe

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n improve the key-person system, to ensure that children's care and learning is tailored to meet their individual needs

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n ensure that there are enough suitably qualified and competent staff to deliver the learning programmes effectively and keep children safe

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n make sure that staff are competent to prepare food safely and provide appropriate supervision at mealtimes, to minimise the risk of children choking

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n provide safe and suitable sleeping arrangements for all children

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On 1 October 2025, we carried out a regulatory monitoring visit. We found that the provider had met most of the actions but had not met one of the actions set in the welfare requirement notice. The provider had improved their understanding of implementing stronger recruitment processes and the procedures to follow to make a DBS referral and when. The provider had taken some steps to improve the key person role, this is very much in the early stages. The provider has taken steps to ensure children are appropriate supervised during meal times and has developed awareness of choking risks. However, staff supervision systems to support staff, to equip them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities effectively continue to be weak.

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We have served another welfare requirements notice with additional actions relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, staff supervision and food and drink.

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We also found the provider had not informed Ofsted about other changes that must be notified to Ofsted or the relevant childminder agency. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure the designated lead for safeguarding implements the settings safeguarding policies and procedures when there are concerns about staffs' suitability matters swiftly and in a timely manner, in line with the guidance of the local safeguarding partners procedures

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n provide targeted support to develop leaders' foundational knowledge of early years practice to equip them to evaluate staff effectively, give constructive feedback, and model high standards to ensure consistent, high-quality care and education

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n develop and implement a rigorous supervision and performance management system to identify and address gaps in staff practice. Use this system to drive professional development and improve the quality of care and education across the setting

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n ensure all staff, including leaders, receive targeted training to develop a secure understanding of child development and the principles of high-quality early years practice. Training must be closely monitored and embedded into daily routines to improve outcomes for children and their wellbeing

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n implement supportive procedures that sensitively consider individual staff circumstances, while ensuring roles are fulfilled safely and effectively. Regularly review staffing arrangements to maintain high-quality provision and safeguard children's welfare

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n ensure that all meals and snacks provided are freshly prepared, healthy, and nutritionally balanced, meeting the developmental and dietary needs of children across all age groups. This must be in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Nutrition guidance, with clear procedures for menu planning, food sourcing, and regular review to promote children's health, wellbeing, and positive eating habits.

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On 23 October 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to concerns about children's safety and welfare. 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 significant events affecting the welfare of children. On 24 October 2024, we also received concerns relating about matters concerns about children's safety and welfare.

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On 31 October 2025, we conducted a regulatory monitoring telephone call. The provider improved their understanding of following their safeguarding policies and procedures in a swift and timely manner. However, we found that the provider had not met all actions set in the welfare requirement notice. We have served another welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out.

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n provide targeted support to strengthen leaders' foundational knowledge of early years practice. This will enable them to evaluate staff effectively, deliver constructive feedback, and model high standards to ensure consistent, high-quality care and education

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n develop and implement a robust supervision and performance management system to identify and address gaps in staff practice. This system should drive professional development and enhance the quality of care and education across the setting

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n ensure all staff, including leaders, receive targeted training to build a secure understanding of child development and the principles of high-quality early years practice. Training must be closely monitored and embedded into daily routines to improve outcomes for children and their wellbeing

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n ensure staff are appropriately deployed to meet children's needs and maintain their safety.

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n ensure all staff understand and consistently implement effective risk assessments. These must identify and mitigate risks associated with the premises, equipment, toys, and resources — particularly for babies — to minimise choking hazards

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n ensure that all meals and snacks provided are freshly prepared, healthy, and nutritionally balanced, meeting the developmental and dietary needs of children across all age groups. This must be in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Nutrition guidance, with clear procedures for menu planning, food sourcing, and regular review to promote children's health, wellbeing, and positive eating habits.

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The provider requested an extension to meet the actions. This was granted until 9 January 2026. On 12 January 2026, we conducted a regulatory visit and found that the provider had not met the actions in the welfare requirements notice. In addition, we found new safeguarding concerns.

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We suspended the provider's registration on 16 January 2026 because we believed children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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On 6 February 2026, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed. We found that the provider has begun to strengthen safeguarding practice, including developing staff awareness of risks and improving oversight through training and external support. However, staff understanding of risk assessment and safe supervision, particularly outdoors, remains inconsistent, and improvements to staff supervision and the learning environment are still at an early stage and not yet embedded. The provider will be able to give parents further details. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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