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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 14 July 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to; risk assessment, safety on outings, complaints, staff: child ratios, changes that must be notified to Ofsted, supporting and understanding children's behaviour.

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Summary of outcome

On 3 August 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. We also found, the provider was not meeting some of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. 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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Summary of outcome

n ensure procedures for risk assessment are robust so that any hazards posed to children are identified, removed or minimised, to effectively maintain children's safety and wellbeing

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n ensure any incidents of physical intervention of children are recorded in line with early years requirements

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n ensure that staff consistently follow safer eating guidelines, always supervising children closely while eating, to promote their health and well-being.

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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 21 August 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had reviewed risk assessments and improved staff understanding of how to identify risks and hazards to children, to ensure these are removed or minimised. Staff have undertaken coaching and training to develop their knowledge and understating of how to promote safer eating, and supervising children closely, while eating. Leaders have implemented staff training and procedures for recording any incidents of physical restraint within the setting. We are satisfied that 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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