Bright Horizons Hyde Park Day Nursery and Preschool

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 29 January 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, concerns about children's safety and welfare, supporting and understanding children's behaviour. 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 a significant event.

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On 18 March 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit and on 19 March 2026 we carried out a regulatory telephone call. 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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n ensure all staff are able to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice, and that such concerns are taken seriously by senior leaders

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n ensure that staff with designated safeguarding lead (DSL) responsibilities fulfil their roles effectively and confidently implement the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures

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n improve supervision arrangements so that leaders provide staff with support, coaching, and mentoring that promotes children's interests and leads to continuous improvement

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n ensure that parents are informed about how staffing is organised within the setting.

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On 28 April 2026, the provider responded to the actions that had been set and on 5 May 2026, we conducted a regulatory telephone call to review the progress made. We found that the provider had taken appropriate steps to ensure that staff understand their responsibility to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice. They have ensured that staff are aware of the procedures to follow and are confident that any concerns they report will be listened to and acted upon appropriately. Leaders have strengthened safeguarding arrangements by ensuring that staff with designated safeguarding lead responsibilities have accessed appropriate training and support to carry out their roles effectively. The provider has improved supervision arrangements to ensure that staff receive regular supervision, providing appropriate support, coaching and challenge. This enables leaders to monitor staff practice, identify professional development needs and promote continuous improvement in

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the quality of provision for children. In addition, leaders have improved communication with parents regarding staffing arrangements within the setting. Parents now receive clear information about how staff are deployed, helping them to understand how the provider meets children's needs throughout the day.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 May 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. 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 a significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 2 July 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call.¿We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. Leaders now undertake increased oversight and monitoring of accident and injury records to ensure that documentation is comprehensive, accurate and reflects all actions taken following an accident. As a result, leaders have strengthened their monitoring arrangements and are better placed to ensure records are maintained effectively.

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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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