Playful Pandas Nursery

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 6 March 2026 and 9 March 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to health, staff: child ratios and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Summary of outcome

On 2 April 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, key person and special educational needs. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that all staff know who their key children are and that staff are appropriately supported to ensure they meet each child's individual needs

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that there are suitable arrangements in place to support a child who has been identified as having special educational needs

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that all staff have a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, including how to escalate concerns, if required, in line with local reporting procedures.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 April 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has improved organisation and oversight of key persons meaning these arrangements are now secure. They have implemented further strategies and support plans for children with Special Educational Needs to ensure they are appropriately supported. Further training and reminders have been provided to staff to ensure they all have a full understanding of the safeguarding policies and procedures and how to escalate any concerns. We are satisfied the provider has met the actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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