Fledglings Early Years & Out Of School Care

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 29 December 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, suitable people and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.

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Summary of outcome

On 25 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. Actions needed by 13 March 2026.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure there is a named deputy who is capable and qualified to take charge in the manager's absence

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n ensure staff are suitably deployed to ensure that they are within sight and hearing of children whilst they are eating

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n strengthen the procedure for emergency evacuation so that staff and children are aware of what to do in case of an emergency

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n improve risk assessment processes, to ensure that all staff accurately identify hazards to children and take immediate steps to remove or minimise them.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 6 March 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of risk assessments including emergency evacuation. The provider has improved the procedures to ensure children are not at risk when eating. The provider has a named person to deputise in the manager's absence. 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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