Early years · Early years compliance action
Handsworth Community Nursery
Summary
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- Inspection datesingle source
6 Oct 2026
- URN verified
2805693
Deep dive
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In plain English
mixedOfsted visited the nursery after a safeguarding and premises notification and found some requirements were not met, which the provider has since addressed.
On 6 October 2026 Ofsted carried out a regulatory visit following a notification about safeguarding policies and safety of premises. The inspector found the provider was not meeting some requirements. The provider has since introduced revised policies on risk assessments during transitions and extra safety measures, and remains registered.
Going well
- The provider notified Ofsted of the matters as the law requires
- The provider has taken action to put the unmet requirements right
- The provider has introduced revised risk assessment policies and procedures
- The provider has added extra safety measures for children during transitions
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No strong criticism found.
Next steps
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- We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. p.1
- The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. p.1
- This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration. p.1
- 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. p.1
- 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 . p.1
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- Pages
- 1
- Words of findings
- 284
- about usual (typical 317)
- Reading level
- Very hard
- Flesch 27, typical 35
- Average sentence
- 19 words
- Next steps
- 5
- typical 5
- Hedged sentences
- 7%
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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 01 October 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. 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.
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Summary of outcome
On 06 October 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and has taken action to put these right. The provider has implemented revised policies and procedures to ensure risk assessments are completed effectively during transitions. In addition, the provider has introduced additional safety measures to keep children safe during transitions. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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.
p.1
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.
p.1
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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