Kiddywinks Nursery

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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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Summary of outcome

On 26 May 2026 , we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff to child ratios, health and supervision of staff.

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On 22 June 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. W e 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. We 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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n ensure that managers and staff are sufficiently supported in their roles to help promote a culture of mutual respect, teamwork and continuous improvement

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n ensure there is a named deputy who is capable to take charge in the managers absence

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n assign a designated safeguarding lead and demonstrate that this person has completed the required training to hold this role

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n increase staff's confidence in their safeguarding duties, including their responsibility to escalate child protection concerns outside the setting as required

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n provide staff with more guidance about their crucial role in maintaining appropriate supervision of children, especially during transitions between areas, and monitor the effectiveness of this in practice

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n maintain accurate records that support the efficient management of the setting with specific regards to significant incidents that may occur.

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On 5 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 raised at the previous visit. We have served another 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 there is a named deputy who is capable to take charge in the managers absence

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n improve the arrangements for the designated safeguarding lead role to ensure that there is always someone trained in line with guidance available to deal with any concerns that arise

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n ensure that the premises are suitably maintained at all times and risk assessments of the environment regularly reviewed to keep children safe

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n ensure that a thorough investigation is undertaken promptly for any serious accident or incident in order to swiftly improve practice and ensure the ongoing efficient management of the setting

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n improve the arrangements for the supervision of managers and staff to ensure that they are capable to fulfil their roles and benefit from ongoing support, coaching, and training that promotes the interests of children.

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On 3 September 2026, we carried out a further regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at the previous visit.

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We found that the provider had taken sufficient action to improve. We found that a deputy manager is now assigned. There is a fully trained designated safeguarding lead and a suitable back up plan to cover this role in their absence. We found the premises is now suitably maintained and risk assessment practice has improved. All relevant investigations have concluded and accurate records are now maintained. There has been an increase in support for the manager and staff. As a result they are feeling more positive and confident about their key duties, including safeguarding, and teamwork has improved. This helps to keep children safe and protect them from harm.

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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 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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