Tiddlywinks Nursery Ltd

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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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On 15 April 2026, we carried out an inspection due to concerns relating to safer recruitment and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The report card and inspection outcome will be published in due course.

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We suspended the provider's registration on 16 April 2026, because we believe children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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Following the inspection, we also served a welfare requirements notice on 21 April 2026. 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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n ensure that there is a suitable nominated individual in place who is responsible for all matters relating to the nursery

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n take appropriate steps to verify all staff qualifications, including in cases where physical evidence cannot be produced, taking into consideration the qualification criteria as set by the department for education

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n ensure that those with designated safeguarding lead responsibilities attend training in line with the criteria of Annex C

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n demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of safer recruitment procedures, including obtaining references before staff are appointed

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n provide support, coaching, and training for staff to promote the safety and welfare of children n ensure that there are appropriate whistleblowing procedures in place for all staff to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice within the setting

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n take all reasonable steps to ensure children in your care are not exposed to unnecessary risks

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n ensure that children are adequately supervised, within sight and hearing of staff at all times

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n ensure that all children receive care that meets their individual needs

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n ensure leaders have sufficient skills and oversight of the setting to identify and address weaknesses to keep children safe

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On 8 May 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their last inspection. We lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed. However, we found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements relating to risk assessment. We have served a further welfare requirements notice. 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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n take all reasonable steps to ensure children in your care are not exposed to unnecessary risks.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the action is successfully completed.

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On 5 June 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of risk assessment. They had taken appropriate steps to secure all loose wires and had secured all cupboards to the walls. In addition to this, all staff had completed training on risk assessment to update their knowledge and skills and to help them to identify potential hazards in the environment. 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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