Angels 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-foundationstage-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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On 25 September 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, whistleblowing, suitable people, references and sleeping arrangements.

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On 6 October 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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• ensure references are sought from the most relevant employer, such as where applicants have worked with children where possible

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• provide evidence to show checks have been made to ensure electronic references have come from legitimate sources

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• ensure professional curiosity is used to question and explore staff's departure from previous employment

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• evidence robust safer recruitment practices are followed to determine staff suitability on appointment and on an ongoing basis

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• obtain an enhanced criminal records check and barred list check for every person aged 16 and over working with children

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• implement appropriate arrangements for supervision to support staff and promote best practice

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Additionally, during the regulatory visit on 6 October 2026, we found new areas of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. In relation to the new areas of concern, 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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• ensure designated safeguarding leads are trained and familiar with the processes to follow in the event of an allegation against a member of staff and understand safeguarding policies and procedures.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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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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