Deux Chats Pre-School Limited

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 7 May 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures. 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 a significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 4 September 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. 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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Summary of outcome

n implement clear safeguarding policies and procedures to keep children safe and meet EYFS requirements, particularly in relation to allegations managements processes in line with local safeguarding partnership guidance

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Summary of outcome

n ensure effective and timely processes are in place, understood and followed in relation to reporting concerns about children's safety or welfare, in line with local reporting procedures

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Summary of outcome

n implement effective training for those with lead responsibility for safeguarding to ensure they have a robust knowledge of their roles, responsibilities and can effectively address any safeguarding concerns that occur in the setting.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 and 23 September 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. They had reviewed and implemented robust policies and procedures which include clear procedure's to be followed in the event of an allegation against a member of staff, or in the event of a child welfare concern, in line with local safeguarding partnership guidance. These procedures set out clear timeframes to ensure any referrals are done so without delay. In addition, the provider had undertaken additional designated safeguarding lead training, strengthening their own understanding of their roles and responsibilities. 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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