Childcare on Domestic Premises, Sessional day care in Devon

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 10 June 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and information and record keeping.

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Summary of outcome

On 15 September 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We 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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Summary of outcome

n ensure leaders' understanding and implementation of effective risk assessment processes to identify, assess and manage risks across all areas used by children, including preventing unauthorised access to the site, to ensure children are safeguarded and protected from harm.

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n improve leaders understanding of suitability requirements for all individuals who may have regular contact with children, ensuring appropriate checks are completed in line with safer recruitment procedures.

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n ensure leaders have a secure understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and local safeguarding procedures, and can identify, respond to, and escalate concerns promptly to protect children from harm.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 16 September 2026 because we believed 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.

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Summary of outcome

On 2 October 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of suitable people and safeguarding policies. They had also improved the processes for risk assessment. Following the visit, we received further information regarding the safety of the premises which required the provider to provide evidence to demonstrate the arrangements for fire safety. On 8 October, the provider sent further documentation. We found that the provider had taken appropriate measures in place regarding fire safety. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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Summary of outcome

Between 1 October and 7 October 2026 we received further information regarding the provision. On 13 October 2026 we carried out a regulatory visit to gather additional information regarding the operation of the provision.

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Summary of outcome

On 15 October 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.

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Summary of outcome

The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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