Early Adventures Ltd

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 4 August 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment, safeguarding policies and procedures and health.

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Summary of outcome

On 10 August 2026, we received different concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff-child ratios. On 12 August 2026, the provider notified us about this matter/ incident. 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 is likely to affect the suitability of any person who cares for/is in regular contact with children on the premises.

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On 17 August 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider has taken action to ensure appropriate steps are followed to fully check the identity of all visitors to the setting. The provider has also updated their nappy changing procedure and ensured all staff are fully aware of and follow the new procedure. In addition, more bowls have been ordered for use at children's snack times.

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The provider has also taken action to ensure that children are appropriately supervised at all times when on outings. For example, following a full internal investigation, the settings outings risk assessments have been updated and shared with all staff. Staff training regarding how to remain vigilant on outings including ongoing risk assessments where needed, is scheduled for 18 August 2026. In addition, defects noted in a local play park have been reported to the local authority and outings to the park have been suspended until defects have been addressed.

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Summary of outcome

We also found however, that the provider was not meeting some other 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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Summary of outcome

Actions needed by 1 September: n ensure the safety of staff as well as children, in cases of emergency evacuation of the premises

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n ensure staff understand and implement training in food hygiene, which includes the safe and hygienic serving of food

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n ensure the daily record of attendance is accurately completed and maintained.

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Summary of outcome

On 1 September 2026 the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved emergency evacuation procedures to ensure that all staff evacuate the premises along with children.

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Summary of outcome

The provider has confirmed that all staff have completed local authority Level 2 food safety training and have also completed an in house refresher training course which includes the preparation, handling and serving of food.

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Summary of outcome

Daily attendance records now include staff and the names of each child's key person and their hours of attendance. We are satisfied the provider has met the actions raised. 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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