Moreton In Marsh Playgroup

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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 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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On 4 March, 15 May and 12 June 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to educational programmes, suitable people, whistleblowing, safeguarding policies and procedures, training and skills, supervision of staff and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.

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Summary of outcome

On 19 May 2026, the provider notified us of matters related to some of the same requirements.

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On 16 June 2026, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The report card and inspection outcome will be published in due course. Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on 25 June 2026. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure that all staff including those with lead safeguarding roles, know and understand their safeguarding responsibilities, including how to manage and respond to child protection concerns

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n ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently and swiftly implemented, particularly in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff

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n ensure all staff working with children are suitable.

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n ensure that all staff receive induction training and provide ongoing professional development opportunities to help them understand their roles and responsibilities and offer quality learning and development experiences for children

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n ensure effective arrangements are in place to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

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n ensure that staff use consistent strategies so that children learn to regulate their feelings and behaviour appropriately

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n ensure all reasonable steps are taken to ensure children are not exposed to risks particularly when outside in the sun.

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On 1 July 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. The focus of the call was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions with the end date of 17 June 2026, raised at their last inspection. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, including what action to take if an allegation is raised. They have also improved their procedures for assessing and monitoring staff suitability. We are satisfied that the provider has met these actions.

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Summary of outcome

On 9 July 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions with the end date of 3 July 2026, raised at their last inspection. We found that the provider had improved the training and support procedures for staff. They have developed their plans to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, recognising how to use support plans more effectively. Staff now help children to manage their behaviour by reminding them of the rules and by helping them regulate their feelings more effectively. Staff adapt their practice according to the weather to keep children safe. They have also obtained additional resources to use to protect children from the sun when they are playing outside. 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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