Bright Star 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 19 August 2026 and the 21 September 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to staff: child ratios, safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment, and concerns about children's safety and welfare. 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 29 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 ensure leaders support all staff to understand their role and responsibilities to ensure children are consistently supervised and their safety is prioritised

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Summary of outcome

n strengthen the whole teams understanding and knowledge of risk assessments to keep children safe so all staff can identify and assess risks consistently so they take immediate steps to reduce potential hazards and risks, in particular the failure of security door alarms, storage areas that are cluttered and rugs with trip hazards that may present a risk to children n ensure all staff understand and maintain the setting's health, hygiene and safety arrangements, so children and babies are consistently protected from cross contamination. This includes, split changing mats, overflowing bins and dirty potties. Additionally, ensure babies milk bottles, children's milk cartons and any food left out for children is properly stored in line with national guidance

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Summary of outcome

n the provider should ensure effective systems are in place for the supervision, support, coaching and training of managers and staff that identifies key weaknesses, monitors staff practice, and prioritises targets for improvement based on rigorous monitoring of practice.

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Summary of outcome

On 12 October 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found the provider had improved all staff's understanding and knowledge of their individual responsibilities to ensure children are consistently supervised and safe.

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Summary of outcome

We found the provider and staff had reviewed and improved all risk assessments. These now cover children's movements between rooms, access to play areas and potential hazards. They have introduced door alarm security checks. The setting now has daily end- of-day checks for staff and management to ensure rooms and storage areas remain safe, tidy and organised. There are clear systems in place for all staff to maintain high standards and reduce cross-contamination. The provider has introduced a clear plan for staff supervision which will identify any staff weaknesses, address training needs and provide any required coaching and support.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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Summary of outcome

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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