Sticky Fingers Worthing Limited

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, 8 and 9 December 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, suitable people, training and skills, staff supervision, staff: child ratios, key person, health, special educational needs, supporting and understanding children's behaviour, safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment, and information and record keeping.

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Summary of outcome

On 4 December 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, and 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.

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Summary of outcome

On 12 December 2025, 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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n ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the statutory requirements of the EYFS and the local safeguarding partnership procedures

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n ensure all staff, including those with designated safeguarding responsibilities, fully understand and follow the correct procedures when an allegation is made against a member of staff

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n ensure there are effective systems in place to confirm the ongoing suitability of staff working with children n ensure all staff, including those with lead responsibility, receive appropriate safeguarding training to enable them to identify children who may be at risk of harm

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n implement effective arrangements for the supervision of staff that consistently fosters a positive culture of support and coaching to help them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities

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n ensure nappy changing facilities are always suitable and hygienic, including to support children's privacy.

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On 14 January 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. 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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