Partou Lavender Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School

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 26 January 2026, the provider notified us about concerns relating to children's safety and welfare.

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Summary of outcome

On 28 January 2026, we received concerns about the safety and suitability of the premises, environment, and equipment.

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Summary of outcome

On 05 March 2026, the provider notified us of matters relating to safer eating.

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Summary of outcome

On 12, 19 and 31 March 2026, the provider notified us of concerns relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and supporting and understanding children's behaviour. The 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 26 March and 2 April 2026, we carried out regulatory telephone calls. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. 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 children are always within sight or hearing of staff to help maintain their safety, especially when moving around the nursery

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n develop and use effective strategies to ensure staff always manage children's behaviour in an appropriate manner

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n provide staff with targeted support, coaching and mentoring to improve performance and the quality of their practice.

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Summary of outcome

On 24 April 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that they had taken steps to ensure effective staff deployment. This is to help maintain children's safety, especially during transitions and outdoor play. The provider is supporting staff in implementing a wider range of positive behaviour management strategies to ensure they always manage children's behaviour appropriately. The provider has implemented a reflective tool that enables targeted coaching and mentoring, to enhance staff performance and the quality of practice.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied that 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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