Hillside House Nursery

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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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On 21 April 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to health. In addition, on 30 June 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to whistleblowing. 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 significant events.

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On 21 July 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.

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n implement effective whistleblowing practice to ensure that any allegations are handled and responded to appropriately, and in line with local procedures, to ensure children's safety

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n develop effective safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure these are in line with local procedures to follow to keep children safe

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n ensure all staff understand and implement effective procedures to safeguard children

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n implement effective supervision arrangements for staff, to promote the interests of children

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n ensure staff robustly follow your procedures, to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises

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n implement effective risk assessments and develop staff's knowledge of this to ensure children are not exposed to risks, in the environment and/or with learning experiences.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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We suspended the provider's registration on 21 July 2026, because we believe children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 August 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their last regulatory event. We found that the provider had responded to the actions set. For example, they have implemented whistleblowing practice to respond to any allegations appropriately. Leaders have developed safeguarding policies which are in line with local procedures to follow. They have taken steps to train staff in their safeguarding policies. Leaders have implemented supervision arrangements for staff. They have reviewed their security arrangements. Leaders have implemented risk assessments to identify and remove hazards from the environment and with learning experiences. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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On 12 August 2026, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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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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On 23 September 2026 we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The report card and inspection outcome will be published in due course.

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Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on 2 October 2026. 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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n make sure all staff follow safe sleeping procedures to provide children with a safe sleeping environment n provide staff with effective training in safe sleep procedures so that they understand their role in keeping children safe while sleeping

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n ensure all staff develop their understanding of safer eating and supervise children appropriately to ensure their safety during mealtimes

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n ensure that children in their care are not exposed to risks by implementing effective risk assessment, taking action to remove or minimise any identified risks

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n ensure effective key arrangements are in place that meet the needs of all children, specifically children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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n provide all staff working with babies with effective training that specifically addresses the care of babies

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n implement robust procedures to monitor staff practice and ensure they provide high- quality care and learning for children that continually improves.

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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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