Early years · Early years compliance action
Bright Sparks Day Nursery & Pre-School
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- Inspection datesingle source
27 Aug 2026
- URN verified
2528505
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- We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. p.2
- The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. p.2
- This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration. p.2
- 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. p.2
- 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 . p.2
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- Pages
- 2
- Words of findings
- 421
- longer than usual (typical 317)
- Reading level
- Very hard
- Flesch 25, typical 35
- Average sentence
- 19 words
- Next steps
- 5
- typical 5
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- 5%
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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 11 August 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of any significant event which may affect the suitability of anyone working with children.
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Summary of outcome
On 27 August 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 to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.
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n ensure that procedures for managing allegations against adults working with children are in line with current guidance from local safeguarding partners, and are understood and followed consistently by those responsible for safeguarding
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n ensure that all staff renew their safeguarding training every two years
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n ensure that staff receive effective training, coaching and professional development opportunities to improve the quality of education and care. This includes providing targeted training and support for staff where areas for development have been identified
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n implement appropriate arrangements to ensure that staff receive effective supervision that provides support, coaching and training to enhance staff's professional development
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n ensure leaders maintain oversight of significant events and changes and notify Ofsted, where required, in line with statutory requirements
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n ensure that all staff with a designated safeguarding lead role understand their role and responsibilities, including liaison with local safeguarding partners, and sharing information with relevant agencies. 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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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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