Armadillos Preschool And Nursery

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 6 January 2026 and 3 February 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, health, and information and record keeping. 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 6 February 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure management and staff have a sound understanding of any significant changes and incidents that must be notified to Ofsted. This must be as soon as reasonably practical without reasonable excuse, and within timescale specified

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Summary of outcome

n implement robust measures to maintain children's safety and confidentiality, for staff use of mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices used with children and for personal use.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 February 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has taken steps to review their responsibility to ensure notification of required matters are shared with Ofsted within a timely manner, especially when there is no reasonable excuse. The provider has reviewed policies and procedures in relation to the use of mobile phone and electronic devices, and this includes for all staff to adhere to safeguard children. 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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