Early years · Childcare Register letter
ASC Portsmouth
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- Inspection datesingle source
27 May 2026
- Postcode verified
PO3 5LY
- URN verified
2728460
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- Hard
- Flesch 42, typical 30
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- 16 words
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Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Tel: 0300 123 1231 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.gov.uk/ofsted
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ASC Portsmouth Andrew Simpson Centre Eastern Road Portsmouth PO3 5LY
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
I inspected your childcare provision on 27 May 2026.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
I found that you were not meeting all of the requirements for registration on the Childcare Register and I discussed the reason(s) for this during the visit.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
We have therefore set the following actions:
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Date
n ensure all staff working unsupervised with children have an enhanced DBS 10/06/2026
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n ensure all references are obtained and followed up promptly before confirming suitability. 10/06/2026
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You must complete the actions by the dates shown.
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Please read carefully the registration requirements for the Childcare Register which are described in Annex C of The early years and childcare registration handbook, which you can find on our website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-registered-early-years-or- childcare-provider-in-england as you must meet these requirements in order to remain registered on the Childcare Register. Our Reference 2728460
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If you have any questions please contact us on 0300 123 1231 quoting the reference number at the top of this letter.
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