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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 15 September 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to suitable people, whistleblowing and supervision of staff.

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On 7 January 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call and on 27 January 2026 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We 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 staff effectively implement safeguarding policies and procedures and take all necessary steps to keep children safe and well

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n take all necessary steps to ensure staff are suitable to fulfil their role and remain suitable to care for children

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n ensure staff understand and implement risk assessments to assure children's health and safety

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Actions needed by 24 February 2026: n ensure staff promote children's good health and hygiene

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n ensure staff understand and fulfil their roles and responsibilities to meet children's needs as a key person effectively

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n ensure leaders have clear oversight of staff practice to be able to deploy staff effectively and provide appropriate support, coaching and training so that practice improves

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Summary of outcome

On 10 February 2026 we carried out a regulatory telephone call to the monitor the provider's response to the welfare requirements notice. We found that the provider had increased staff knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and understanding of risks. The provider was also able to demonstrate how they ensure that all adults working with children are suitable.

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On 2 March 2026 we carried out a regulatory visit to the monitor the provider's response to the welfare requirements notice. We found that children's health was being promoted well through the introduction of new procedures. New systems are in place to ensure that all staff know key information about children they are caring for. The provider has supported staff with a programme of professional development to develop staff practice.

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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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