Golden Beginnings Day-Care

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 11 December 2025, we identified concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to suitable people and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.

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Summary of outcome

On 12 January 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements in relation to suitable people. We have issued an action for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n Apply for new criminal records checks, including supplying all necessary information to the relevant agencies, to ensure that Ofsted can complete suitability checks.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the action is successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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On 19 January 2026, the provider responded to the action set. We found that the provider has applied for the required checks. On the 27 March 2026 the suitability checks were completed.

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On 25 February 2026, we identified concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to changes that must be notified to Ofsted. On 23 March 2026 we carried out a regulatory event. We found the provider had not notified us of a change which must be notified to Ofsted. Following the regulatory event, the provider took steps to rectify this breach to requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 June 2026, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements of the EYFS.

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Summary of outcome

The report card and inspection outcome will be published in due course. Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on 26 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 implement clear procedures for record keeping and monitoring in relation to safeguarding concerns about children

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n ensure leaders and staff are fully aware of the whistleblowing procedures which must be followed in the event of any allegations made in the setting and that these are in line with the local safeguarding partnership procedures

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n obtain an enhanced criminal records check for all members of staff

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n ensure that information about staff criminal records checks including the check reference number, the date a check was obtained and details of who at the setting obtained it, are accurately maintained

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n ensure key people take an active role in ensuring that every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs

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n ensure children are always within sight and hearing of a member of staff whilst eating

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n ensure staff implement appropriate strategies for managing children's behaviour so that there is a consistent approach in place which ensures that staff respond appropriately to instances of poor behaviour

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n improve the arrangements for emergency evacuation of the premises to ensure that you are able to check the register of children while off the premises

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n implement and monitor robust risk assessments in order to improve staff's understanding of risks and hazards and ensure these are minimised where possible

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n ensure that all records are easily accessible and available to those who have a right or professional need to see them.

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n provide training and professional development opportunities for staff, to ensure all staff offer quality learning and development experiences for children including in relation to transitional routines

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n ensure at least half of all staff working with children under two have received training that specifically addresses the care of babies.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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On 01 July 2026 we found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others.

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Summary of outcome

The provider has improved the safeguarding policies and procedures and has ensured that an enhanced criminal records check is in place for all members of staff. Record keeping systems have been strengthened. They have also improved the key person arrangements and there have been positive developments in supporting children's behaviour. Evacuations procedures have been checked and found to be effective. However, weakness remain in relation to risk assessing the premises and ensuring that risks and hazards are minimised. Furthermore, although progress has been made in relation to safer eating, this has not been fully embedded in staff practice.

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Summary of outcome

We have served a further 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 children are always within sight and hearing of a member of staff whilst eating

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n implement and monitor robust risk assessments in order to improve staff's understanding of risks and hazards and ensure these are minimised where possible

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 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 raised at the inspection and previous regulatory event. We found that the provider ensures that staff are deployed so that babies and children are always within sight and hearing of a member of staff whilst eating. Risk assessment procedures were in place and understood by staff and as a result, the overall safety in the setting has improved. Training has been provided for all staff to support them in offering quality experiences for children and there have been particular improvements to transitions throughout the day. As a result, behaviour is calmer and children are happier. Leaders have also ensured that the necessary staff have received training that that specifically addresses the care of babies and as a result, there are improvements to staff's practice.

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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 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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