Alphabets@Hollymoor

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 13 February and 25 February 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures. Additionally, on 17 February 2026, the provider notified us about an incident regarding staff: child ratios. These notifications mean 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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Summary of outcome

On 2 March 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting a requirement. We have issued an action for the provider to take below within the timescales set out.

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Summary of outcome

n devise clearer policies and procedures in relation to managing allegations against members of staff to ensure potential risks to children are mitigated.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the action is successfully completed.

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In addition to this, during the telephone call, we also found the provider was not meeting some other requirements but had taken action to put this right. The provider has reviewed their procedures of when children transition between the indoor and outdoor area. Staff complete a headcount of children and support children to transition for outdoor play in smaller groups. This ensures all children are accounted for when entering the outdoor area.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 March 2026, the provider responded to the action set. We found that the provider had strengthened their safeguarding policies and procedures, in particular for managing allegations against staff members. This helps to ensure that any potential risks to children are effectively managed. 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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