Abacus Day Care Limited

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 31 March 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, whistleblowing and suitable people.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 June 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.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure all directors and those with responsibility for the organisation fully understand the settings safeguarding policies and procedures, including what to do if they are concerned about a child or if an allegation or concern is raised to them

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n ensure all directors and those with responsibility for the organisation fully understand the settings whistleblowing policy and procedures in the event they have concerns of if their concerns are dismissed

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Summary of outcome

n ensure all directors and those with responsibility for recruitment of staff are aware of safer recruitment procedures and ensure ongoing suitability checks are in place to ensure all those working with children remain safe and suitable.

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Summary of outcome

On 1 July 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had met with the management team to review policies and procedures related to safeguarding, whistleblowing and safer recruitment. The provider had improved their understanding of ongoing suitability of staff. They also confirmed that they now fully understand their roles and responsibilities. We are now satisfied that they have improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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Summary of outcome

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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