Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori

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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.

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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 22 April 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, suitability and safeguarding training.

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Summary of outcome

On 17 June 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. 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 all safeguarding information and concerns are shared promptly with relevant staff and leaders who have responsibility for safeguarding, so that timely and appropriate action can be taken to protect children from harm

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n ensure robust monitoring of children's attendance and welfare, particularly for those who may be vulnerable, so that any concerns are identified and acted upon in a timely way

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n ensure all staff, including the manager receives appropriate induction, supervision and ongoing support to enable them to carry out their role safely, effectively and supports their wellbeing

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n ensure a named key person takes responsibility for each child and consistently supports them, particularly babies, so that children form secure attachments and their individual needs are met

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n ensure staff are deployed effectively at all times so that children's care, safety, supervision and individual needs are prioritised over non-contact tasks. Staff must remain within sight or hearing of children and be available to respond promptly to their needs

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n ensure safe sleep procedures for babies are consistently followed by all staff, in accordance with current government safety guidance, to promote babies' safety and wellbeing while sleeping.

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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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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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