Playday (caversham) Ltd

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-foundationstage-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 8 January 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to; concerns about children's safety and welfare, safeguarding policies and procedures, safeguarding training, training and skills (Group provision only), Paediatric first aid, Key person, staff:child ratios, supporting and understanding children's behaviour, accident or injury, risk assessment, information and record keeping and information for parents and carers.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 12 January 2026, after receiving information indicating that continued childcare provision may expose children to a 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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Summary of outcome

On 23 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

improve the oversight from the designated lead for safeguarding to swiftly and thoroughly ensure that any concern regarding children's safety and welfare is dealt with in accordance with guidance from local safeguarding partners guidance

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Summary of outcome

take all reasonable steps to ensure that those working with children are consistently suitable to fulfil their role ensure staff references are independent, sufficient and come from a legitimate source

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ensure there is ongoing comprehensive oversight and review of staff's practice, including assurance that their behaviours and standard of care for children always meets their needs

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Summary of outcome

maintain accurate and precise records to ensure the smooth running of the setting

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Summary of outcome

improve knowledge of what information must be notified to Ofsted in the event of significant incidents likely to affect suitability of individuals or the smooth running of the setting.

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Summary of outcome

On 19 February 2026, we carried out a monitoring visit and found that leaders have implemented new systems to ensure that there is a clear line of oversight across all areas of practice and particularly safeguarding matters. They have reviewed the systems in place for record keeping and the monitoring of records to ensure the record keeping and oversight of records is robust. The leadership structure has been reviewed with clear lines of accountability and responsibility at all levels. Recruitment processes have been reviewed and strengthened and leaders have implemented regular checks to monitor the ongoing suitability of staff. Leaders have strengthened their knowledge of all matters which should be notified to Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

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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