Early years · Early years compliance action
Woodberry Down Children and Family Hub NurseryOfsted inspection, 23 Oct 2026
Ofsted inspected Woodberry Down Children and Family Hub Nursery on 23 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted (Open Government Licence v3).
Summary
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- Inspection datesingle source
23 Oct 2026
- URN verified
EY450436
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criticalInspectors found the nursery not meeting some legal requirements and issued actions, though it remains registered.
Following a notification about safeguarding, staffing, training and record keeping, Ofsted visited the nursery on 21 October 2026 and found it was not meeting some requirements. Actions were issued covering safeguarding training, staff conduct and prompt notification of allegations, and regular supervision. The nursery remains registered and Ofsted will monitor its response.
To improve
- Ensure all staff are fully trained in all aspects of safeguarding.
- Ensure all staff know and understand their roles, particularly around conduct and behaviour.
- Notify relevant agencies promptly and within required timeframes about allegations against staff.
- Provide all staff with regular supervision and address professional development needs.
What parents should know
- Ask the nursery what it is doing to address the actions set out by Ofsted, as it has been asked to give parents further information.
- Ask how staff are trained to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns about children.
- Ask how the nursery supports staff supervision and how it handles allegations against staff.
What other providers can learn
- Check that all staff have current, full safeguarding training covering identifying and responding to concerns.
- Make sure staff understand their conduct and behaviour responsibilities and that allegations are reported to agencies within required timeframes.
- Make sure all staff receive regular supervision and that professional development needs are addressed.
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Next steps
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- We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. p.2
- The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. p.2
- This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration. p.2
- 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. p.2
- 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 . p.2
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- Pages
- 2
- Words of findings
- 356
- about usual (typical 317)
- Reading level
- Very hard
- Flesch 26, typical 35
- Average sentence
- 19 words
- Next steps
- 5
- typical 5
- Hedged sentences
- 5%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Full report text
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.
p.1
Summary of outcome
On 14 October 2026, the provider notified us about requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, suitable people, qualifications, training, support and skills, supporting and understanding children's behaviour, and information and record keeping. 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.
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Summary of outcome
On 21 October 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.
p.1
Summary of outcome
n ensure all staff are fully trained in all aspects of safeguarding to ensure they can identify and respond appropriately to any concerns about children's safety and welfare
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Summary of outcome
n ensure all staff know and understand their roles and responsibilities particularly around appropriate conduct and behaviours n ensure all relevant agencies are notified promptly and within the required timeframe, regarding any allegations made against staff
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Summary of outcome
n provide all staff with regular supervision to support them in their roles and responsibilities, and address any areas for professional development.
p.2
Summary of outcome
We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.
p.2
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.
p.2
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.
p.2
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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