Cherryvale Nursery

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 30 July 2026, 14 August 2026 and 25 August 2026 the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and staff: child ratios. The notifications mean 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 incident.

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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 and had taken some action to put this right. For instance, the provider had strengthened the arrangements to ensure children are all accounted for, especially during times of transitioning around the setting. 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 ensure all staff, including the designated safeguarding leads, fully understand their responsibility to respond to allegations against staff promptly and in accordance with local safeguarding partnership procedures

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n improve staff's knowledge and understanding of the setting's behaviour management policies and procedures and apply these consistently to support and manage children's behaviour effectively

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n ensure all staff receive effective training, support and coaching to enable them to continually improve their confidence and their own personal effectiveness

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n review and strengthen processes for maintaining information and records to ensure they are accurate and effectively support information sharing.

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Summary of outcome

On 1 October 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. Leaders had completed further designated safeguarding lead training to strengthen their understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Staff had undertaken additional training and reflected on policies and procedures to ensure that children's behaviour is managed consistently and in line with the setting's expectations. Further arrangements had been implemented to provide staff with effective coaching and support, helping to build their confidence and improve their professional practice. In addition, the provider had introduced more robust systems to ensure that records and documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner, supporting effective information sharing and promoting children's safety and well-being.

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Summary of outcome

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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