Clockhouse Childcare

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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 30 April 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.

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Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on 18 May 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 safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with local safeguarding partnership guidance and implemented effectively

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n ensure effective absence monitoring systems are in place and shared with parents to monitor children's attendance and follow up unexplained or persistent absences

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n obtain a new enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for all staff and that there are effective systems in place to monitor ongoing suitability

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n ensure any person working on the premises, including external staff are known to the provision and appropriately vetted n record accurate information about completed staff identity checks and vetting processes and details of who at the setting obtained the relevant information

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n ensure staff get the appropriate training and professional development they need to offer quality learning and development experiences for children that continually improves

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n put appropriate arrangements in place for staff supervision that encourages the confidential discussion of sensitive issues and fosters a culture of mutual support, teamwork, and continuous improvement

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n ensure that staff have sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well being of children in their care including maintaining records in English

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n ensure key persons have the information required to meet children's individual needs and identify any additional needs as they arise

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n ensure all staff responsible for meeting children's health needs have up to date information on children's individual health requirements and are competent to administer medication if required

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n ensure allergy action plans for managing children's known allergies and intolerances are be kept up to date and shared with staff responsible for meeting their needs

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n implement a consistent behaviour management policy that is understood by all staff to enable appropriate management of children's behaviour in a way that supports their emotional development and well-being n ensure all children including babies receive daily opportunities for outdoor play.

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On 8 June 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 raised at their last inspection.

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We found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others. We found that safeguarding policies and procedures had been updated. These are now in line with local safeguarding partnership guidance and staff demonstrated a clear understanding of what to do if they had concerns about a child's welfare. However, staff remained unclear about the procedures to follow in the event of allegations being raised. Therefore, safeguarding practices in the setting remain a concern.

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We found that new procedures had been implemented to monitor children's absences. This includes contacting parents and where appropriate other professionals when children do not arrive at the setting. However, the systems for recording children's daily attendance remains ineffective. Records did not show an accurate list of children in attendance. This means that children's safety is compromised, particularly if there was an emergency evacuation.

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We found leaders had taken action to improve their vetting and recruitment procedures. This helps to ensure that robust suitability checks are carried out for all staff and individuals who have access to children. Leaders have improved their supervision arrangements for staff. There are now formal meetings held with staff where they can discuss their professional development. There are opportunities for them to discuss confidential matters with regards to themselves and the children. There is also evidence that supervision has a focus on the safeguarding of children. We found that leaders had implemented safeguarding training for all staff. Although, this has helped to improve some aspects of their safeguarding knowledge, it was evident that significant gaps remained. In particular, training provided for staff does not adequately equip them with the knowledge they need to prioritise children's welfare in the event of allegations being raised. Therefore, this aspect remains a concern.

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Leaders have taken steps to ensure that staff speak with children in both their home language and in English. They have also enrolled some staff onto an English language learning programme to further strengthen their communication skills. Improvements support children to have opportunities to learn to communicate in English.

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Leaders have implemented improved support for staff to ensure they are able to meet their roles and responsibilities as a key person. They have introduced new tracking and monitoring systems to help staff in identifying children's progress including any early signs of developmental delay. All key persons are now fully informed of their key children's individual health needs. They are aware of how to manage children's dietary needs and any medication that may be required. Leaders have also implemented new procedures so that parents do not bring food items into the nursey that could compromise children's dietary needs This helps to safeguard children with food allergies.

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Leaders have implemented behaviour management training for all staff. They are continuing to model practice in the rooms. This helps to ensure that staff promote consistent and positive techniques to manage children's behaviour. All children including babies now have access to outdoor play. Leaders have drawn up a rota to ensure that all groups of children benefit from outdoor learning opportunities. In addition, leaders have ordered new outdoor equipment to ensure this meets the needs of all children including the youngest children attending the setting.

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During the regulatory visit on 8 June 2026, we also found new areas of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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In relation to the new areas of concern, on 19 June 2026, we have served a welfare requirements notice. 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 safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively understood by all staff to ensure these can be implemented

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n ensure that all staff are trained and confident to implement the setting's safeguarding policy and procedures on an ongoing basis n ensure accurate written records of accidents and first aid treatment given are maintained and parents are informed on the same day, or as reasonably practicable after,

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n ensure babies are placed down to sleep safely in line with the latest government safety guidance n ensure there is an adequate supply of clean bedding, to ensure babies are not sharing bed linen

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n ensure all reasonable steps are taken to ensure children are not exposed to risks, this specifically refers to ensuring that resources and equipment are carefully risk assessed to prevent children from coming to harm

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n ensure an accurate daily record is maintained of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance and the names of each child's key person.

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On 29 June 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 raised at their last regulatory event.

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We found that the provider had implemented further safeguarding training for their staff team. The impact is that staff have an improved knowledge and understanding of the settings child protection procedures. This includes the procedures to follow in the event of allegations being raised. Staff have received further training and guidance on the management of accident and incident records. There is now more focus on the importance of recording information accurately and in a timely manner. This helps to ensure children's health and wellbeing is prioritised.

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The provider has taken appropriate action to implement safe and hygienic sleeping practices. This includes ensuring that regular checks of children are made when they are sleeping. These new procedures help to ensure that children's safety is assured throughout their rest times.

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Improved risk assessment procedures have been implemented to help ensure that children remain safe. Regular monitoring of the environment and resources helps to ensure that any unsafe or broken items are removed immediately. The provider has improved the monitoring of children's attendance records. This helps to promote safe practice as accurate records are vital in supporting staffs' oversight of children. In particular in the event of an emergency evacuation being required.

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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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