Early years · Early years complaint outcome
Little Learners Nursery School
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- Inspection datesingle source
22 Oct 2026
- URN verified
EY553835
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mixedOfsted found the nursery not meeting some requirements after concerns, but actions were met and it stays registered.
Ofsted received concerns about accident and injury and carried out a visit in September 2026. The provider was found not to be meeting some requirements, including that areas where younger babies sleep must have waterproof mattresses. On 22 October 2026, the provider responded to the actions, and Ofsted was satisfied that all areas where babies sleep now meet safer sleep requirements.
Going well
- The provider responded to the actions raised by Ofsted.
- All areas where babies sleep now meet safer sleep requirements.
- Ofsted is satisfied that the safeguarding and welfare actions have been met.
To improve
- Ensure areas where younger babies sleep contain waterproof mattresses.
What parents should know
- Ask the setting how it handles accidents and injuries, and how parents are told about them.
- Ask how safer sleep is managed for babies, as this was a concern found during the visit.
- The provider can share further information with parents about the actions set by Ofsted.
What other providers can learn
- Check that all areas where babies sleep use waterproof mattresses, as this requirement was not met.
- Review accident and injury procedures, since concerns about these led to the visit.
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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 15 July 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to accident and injury.
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Summary of outcome
On 30 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 that areas where younger babies sleep contain waterproof mattresses to ensure sleep spaces do not pose a health risk to them.
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Summary of outcome
On 22 October 2026, the provider responded to the action set. We found the provider has now ensured all areas where babies sleep follow the safer sleep legal requirements. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. 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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