Spring - Northumberland Heath

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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On 1 and 14 August 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to concerns about children's safety and welfare, suitable people, staff: child ratios and changes that must be notified to Ofsted or the relevant childminder agency (CMA). 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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On 21 August 2025, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. The provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant change, which is a requirement of their registration. 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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n ensure the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partners.

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n ensure all staff understand how to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and respond to concerns for children's welfare in a swift and timely manner

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n ensure that all staff including leaders, have effective support, coaching and training which enables to them to fully understand their roles and responsibilities to provide good quality care for children and keep them safe

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n ensure that staffing arrangements, including staff deployment, are effective to supervise children effectively, meet their needs and keep them safe, particularly during outings

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n ensure staff implement effective risk assessments to identify, manage and minimise risks to children's safety while on outings.

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On 18 September 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. The provider reviewed safeguarding policies and procedures, staff supervision systems, staff ratios, and risk assessments with staff to ensure they understand them. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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On 16 December 2025 and 23 December 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment and health. These notifications 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 any incidents relating to concerns for safety of the premises, and any incidents relating to children's health.

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On 12 February 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. The provider had updated their risk assessment procedures to ensure that no unauthorised person has access to the setting, especially during busy periods such as collection times. The provider had also updated their policy and procedure for child illness to include additional health concerns, and when to contact emergency services/parents.

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The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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