Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery and Out of School Club

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 19 February 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policy and procedures; special educational needs; learning and development considerations; staff-child ratios; supporting and understanding children's behaviour; risk assessment and food and drink.

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Summary of outcome

On 28 April 2026 we received further concerns relating to safeguarding policy and procedures; supporting and understanding children's behaviour and complaints.

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Summary of outcome

On 2 June 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure you implement your safeguarding policies and procedures where there are concerns about children's welfare and where there are any allegations made against staff

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n take all reasonable steps to ensure staff and children in your care are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how you are managing risks in relation to the storage of medication and cleaning materials

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n support staff to undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to ensure they offer a quality experience for children that continually improves and also meets children's personal hygiene needs

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n improve the arrangements in place for the supervision of staff who have contact with children and families. Effective supervision provides support, coaching, and training for the practitioner and promotes the interests of children

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n ensure the hygienic preparation and serving of food for children.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 June 2026 the manager responded to say that they have reviewed the safeguarding and whistleblowing policies and has strengthen processes to ensure that the relevant procedure would be followed if there are any allegations against staff. In addition, meetings have been held and all relevant information reshared with staff.

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The manager has ensured that cleaning materials are kept out of children's reach if in the play rooms and that a lock has been fitted to the storage cupboard. In addition, staff were reminded during a meeting about the medication policy and where children's medication is to be stored.

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Summary of outcome

The manager has explained the access that all staff have to appropriate training and professional development opportunities, for example, through detailed inductions and access to mandatory training, plus additional chosen training courses on a termly basis. In addition, the manager has reminded staff about the importance of supporting children's personal hygiene routines.

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Summary of outcome

The manager has explained that staff supervision procedures will now take place more regularly. Also that, supervisions for apprentices will be taking place every six weeks.

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Summary of outcome

Additional food serving platters that contain covers have been ordered. Food trays for pre- school children have also been ordered, to support them with school readiness. 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 complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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