Shooting Stars Nurseries Stourbridge

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 25 February 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff: child ratios, safety of premises, safeguarding policies and procedures, complaints and suitable people.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 March 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to risk assessment, safeguarding policies and procedures, accident or injury, staff: child ratios, safety of premises and training and skills. The 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 any serious accident to any child while in their care, and of the action taken.

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Summary of outcome

On 29 May 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued an action for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n Ensure risk assessments are robust and completed thoroughly, applied consistently by staff, and used effectively to maintain a safe environment to minimise risks to children. This is with specific regard to cleaning and the storage of equipment and resources.

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Summary of outcome

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

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Summary of outcome

On 16 June 2026, the provider responded to the action set. We found that the provider had implemented an effective system for their risk assessment procedures to minimise risks to children. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare action 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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