Early years · Early years complaint outcome
The Little Blue Door
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- Inspection datesingle source
2 Apr 2026
- URN verified
EY498553
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- 332
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- Flesch 38, typical 42
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- 18 words
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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 31 March 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, whistleblowing, suitable people, training and skills, supervision of staff, key person, staff: child ratios, health, supporting and understanding children's behaviour, safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.
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Summary of outcome
On 1 April 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.
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Summary of outcome
We found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. They now understand their responsibility to notify in line with requirements. This did not impact on the safety of the children or the running of the nursery.
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Summary of outcome
n ensure all staff receive effective supervision, coaching and mentoring, to identify training needs and support them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities.
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Summary of outcome
On 17 April 2026, the provider responded to the action set. We found that the provider had improved supervision procedures for all staff. In addition, the provider has enhanced how they provide coaching, mentoring, and training to support staff to fulfil their roles and responsibilities. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare action 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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