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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

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www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundationstage-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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On 06 May 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, health and safety and suitability of premises,

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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 which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider.

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On 11 May 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements.

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We suspended the provider's registration on 11 May 2026 because we believed children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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On 16th June 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. Leaders had improved risk assessments across the setting and provided staff with training in identifying risks and the action to take, to support children's safety. They have also improved staff's understanding of deployment throughout the setting to ensure all children are in sight and hearing. All staff have completed further safeguarding training to ensure they know how to respond if they are concerned about a child's welfare. Leaders have reviewed and implemented effective procedures to develop and ensure better oversight of the setting and ensure they are meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Leaders have reviewed how they support and mentor staff to support and improve their practice. These measures support children's safety and wellbeing

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

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On 17 June 2026, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed.

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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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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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