Poppys Day Nursery 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-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 4 February 2026, the provider notified us about an incident related to safeguarding policies and procedures. 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 a significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 16 February 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure all staff, including those with designated safeguarding lead responsibilities know and understand the settings safeguarding policies and procedures and that these are in line with local reporting procedures

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Summary of outcome

n ensure all staff, including those with designated safeguarding lead responsibilities know and understand how to refer concerns accurately and timely in line with local reporting procedures, if concerned about a child or if an allegation about a member of staff is made.

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Summary of outcome

On 12 March 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, including how and where to refer concerns accurately and in line with local safeguarding partners procedures. The provider has also ensured all staff, including those with responsibility for safeguarding, have received training to ensure they fully understood their responsibilities to keep children safe. All staff have been made aware of the settings policies and procedures for safeguarding and have undertaken refresher training to ensure they know what to do if they are concerned about children or if an allegation was made about a colleague. Staff have also received further training on whistleblowing and where to access advice and support.

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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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