Barncliffe Day Nursery

Outcome Summary:

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage . If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right. On 27 November 2026, we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements. On 18 February 2026, we carried out an unannounced regulatory visit. We found that the provider was not meeting the requirement 3.29 Qualifications, training, support and skills. The provider had already taken action. They have revisited their policies and implemented additional training for the provider and staff, particularly in regard to whistleblowing and their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.

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Outcome Summary:

Although not part of the original concerns, we also found that the provider was not meeting the requirements 3.80 Safety of the premises and 3.87 Organising premises for confidentiality and safeguarding. Following this visit, we issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Outcome Summary:

ensure fire exits are free of obstructions to enable adults and children to exit the building quickly and unhindered in the event of an emergency

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Outcome Summary:

take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises, including making sure outdoor areas used by children are always kept safe and secure.

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Outcome Summary:

On 2 March 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. On 16 March 2026, we conducted a regulatory telephone call with the provider. We are satisfied with the action the provider has taken to meet the requirements 3.80 Safety of the premises and 3.87 Organising premises for confidentiality. 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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