Immediate action notice. The early years inspector was present onsite to carry out a fit for purpose inspection in the service, for a proposed increase in numbers that the service can accommodate, from twenty to twenty-five children. The Early Years inspector observed that the boundary fence to the front of the service, where the children play when outdoors, was in a state of disrepair. Part of the fence was leaning over posing a risk of injury to a child. This resulted in a 20cm gap through which a child may pass and leave the service unsupervised. The state of disrepair of the fence was identified as a non-compliance on a previous inspection on 31 March 2025. The actions taken by the registered provider following the last inspection failed to prevent the risks identified to the preschool children attending the service.
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: See statutory notice section in relation to improvement notice IN0821 served
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11.
Inspection of 20 May 2026 — Change in Circumstance
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: The boundary fence of the outdoor play area is damaged and in a state of disrepair. This is a potential hazard for children which could lead to accidental injury. The fence has gaps in it which poses a risk where a child could leave the area unsupervised. Administration of Medication: 1. Staff did not demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate measures to be taken to safeguard children if medication was required. 2. A detailed care plan was not available for a child with a severe nut allergy. The lack of a care plan detailing signs to watch out for, measures to be taken, location of medication and staff roles, may hamper timely effective intervention in the event of a severe allergic reaction. An individual risk assessment is required. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: A risk assessment has been carried out and all staff have been given a copy to read and identify what needs to be done. Traffic cones and caution tape have been used to prevent children accessing the area. This will stay in place until the fence is fixed, which we be over the summer. Administration of Medication: 1. All staff and management have had training in the use of the adrenaline autoinjector when doing their First Aid Responder training. Ensure all staff and management are comfortable with the administration of medication 2. A Care plan has been drawn up and signed by the child’s parent. All staff members have read the document. This document is kept in the register, so it is easy to locate and if an incident happens all staff are aware of where it is