Little Explorers Pre-School@Pulborough

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 2 June 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and staff: child ratios.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 September 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. 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.

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Summary of outcome

In addition, on 18 September 2026, we found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of changes to management and a significant event, both of which are a requirement of their registration.

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Summary of outcome

n implement and follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, specifically in relation to an allegation being made against a member of staff and ensure timely liaison with local safeguarding partnerships

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n take action to ensure all staff feel able to whistleblow concerns about poor or unsafe practice and know that such concerns will be taken seriously by the senior leadership team

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n ensure those with lead responsibility for safeguarding receive refresher training to ensure they are confident to implement safeguarding policies and procedures, and able to respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns

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n implement effective arrangements for the supervision of staff to support, coach, and foster a culture of mutual support, teamwork, and continuous improvement, addressing any issues as they arise

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n implement effective and accurate record keeping processes and ensure these are available and accessible to those who are required to see them. We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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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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