Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School

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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 16 March 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to suitable people, supervision of staff and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.

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On 7 July 2026, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The provision was graded to be urgent improvement. The inspection report card sets out the actions the provider was required to take to meet the requirements. Following the inspection, we issued actions for the provider to take.

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n ensure that concerns about children's development are shared explicitly with parents in a timely manner

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n plan and implement a broad and sequenced curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do.

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Following the inspection, we also served two welfare requirements notices (WRN). These are legal notices that require 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 robust and diligent recruitment procedures to ensure staff caring for children are suitable

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n ensure that children are always in sight and hearing when eating

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n ensure that children are put to sleep in line with the latest government guidelines

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n ensure that effective risk assessments are in place for moving children around the nursery n ensure that all staff have appropriate references in place as part of their pre-recruitment checks.

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n ensure all staff, including those with the lead for safeguarding, complete relevant safeguarding training

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n implement robust procedures for supervision, coaching and mentoring

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n implement robust induction procedures for all new staff

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n implement robust partnership working with parents to provide continuity for children

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n ensure that child absences are monitored effectively and within a timely manner

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n ensure that foods provided to children are in line with current government guidance

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n ensure that staff who take medication are supported and their ongoing suitability is assured.

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On 20 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 from the first WRN that was raised at their last inspection. We found that the provider had ensured all staff have appropriate pre-recruitment checks in place, including relevant references to verify their suitability to care for children. A robust risk assessment for moving children around the nursery has been implemented to ensure children are in sight and/or hearing at all times. The provider and the staff team have created individual risk assessments to support children at sleep times. Furthermore, stringent procedures have been implemented to ensure children are well supervised at mealtimes. All of these new procedures help to ensure children's safety and wellbeing. We are satisfied that the provider has met the actions from this WRN.

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On 6 August 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 from the second WRN that was raised at their last inspection. We found the provider had implemented robust procedures for staff induction and supervision to ensure all staff have the skills and knowledge to fulfil their roles. Significant work had been undertaken with the local authority to identify and access training and support. The provider devised clear procedures for monitoring children's absence and has shared these with parents. Additionally, further work has been done to embed partnership working with parents and provide them with information they need about their children's development. The provider has worked closely with the nursery chef's to ensure that the menus are in line with the early years foundation stage nutritional guidance to ensure children's good health. They have also introduced

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secure procedures for supporting staff who take medication to ensure their ongoing suitability. These new procedures and practices help to ensure children's health and wellbeing. We are satisfied that the provider has met the actions from this WRN.

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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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