Playaway Preschool

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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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Summary of outcome

On 30 April 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and concerns about children's safety and welfare.

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On 05 May 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice.

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This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out.

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n ensure that the designated safeguarding lead, (DSL) has the necessary skills and training to fulfil their role and provide support to staff

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n ensure that the, DSL liaises with local statutory children's services agencies and local safeguarding partners to report concerns about children without delay

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n ensure that the safeguarding policy meets the safeguarding requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and clearly outlines what action to take in the event of an allegation made against a member of staff or the owner

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n ensure that all staff are adequality trained to confidently implement the safeguarding policy and procedures, including what action to take when there are concerns about children or the conduct of staff

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n ensure that paperwork especially related to safeguarding concerns are documented with appropriate details to swiftly and confidently raise concerns with the relevant child protection agencies.

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We also found the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event. It is an offence to fail to notify Ofsted of a significant event. Following the discussion, they now understand their responsibility to notify Ofsted as required.

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

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On 5 June 2026 , the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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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. 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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