Ford Road Children's Centre

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 6 July 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, whistle blowing, concerns about the children's safety and welfare, suitable people, supervision of staff, staff: child ratios, supporting and understanding children's behaviour and special educational needs. 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 significant matters affecting the welfare of children.

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Summary of outcome

On 21 August we conducted a regulatory telephone call. We also conducted an unannounced regulatory visit on 26 August 2026 and a further regulatory call on 27 August 2026.

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We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. 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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n ensure leaders implement robust safeguarding procedures for managing allegations and concerns about adults working with children, including appropriate risk assessment, oversight and decision making to safeguard children

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n ensure staff follow whistleblowing procedures and receive appropriate support, challenge and monitoring to improve safeguarding practice and keep children safe

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n implement effective monitoring, coaching and guidance arrangements for leaders and staff to identify and address weaknesses in practice

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n ensure staff implement effective behaviour management strategies and interventions to support children's wellbeing, safety, self-regulation and positive interactions

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n ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those with emerging needs, receive effective support, with interventions implemented, monitored and reviewed to improve outcomes

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n deploy staff effectively to meet children's needs, support their learning and development, and promote their safety and wellbeing

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n ensure there is a named deputy who, in their judgement, is capable and qualified to take charge in the manager's absence

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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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