Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery and Preschool

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, 12, 13, 16 February and 17 March 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, whistleblowing and suitable people. These notification means 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 incidents.

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Summary of outcome

On 31 March 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. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n Ensure that all staff, and in particular the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), are confident to consistently implement the setting's safeguarding policy and procedures on an ongoing basis to keep children safe from harm.

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n Strengthen the recruitment and vetting process to ensure all staff working with, or having regular contact with, children are suitable, and that all recruitment checks are completed and consistently followed by staff responsible for recruitment.

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n Implement a structured staff supervision system that provides regular support, coaching, and training that promotes the interests and welfare of children

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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Summary of outcome

On the 28 April 2026 the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had delivered safeguarding training and refresher sessions, ensuring all staff, including DSLs, understand and consistently apply safeguarding policies and procedures. The provider has strengthened recruitment practices and ensures staff involved in recruitment follow guidance consistently. The provider has reviewed the structured supervision programme to promote children's safety and welfare. 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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