The Anchorage Preschool

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

• General Safety: 1. The mechanical push button door lock system which was put in place to stop other building users accessing one of the care rooms was not working which allowed unrestricted access to the care room. 2. It is acknowledged that there was a chain lock on the inside of the door in the care room however this was not observed to be in use during the inspection. An Immediate Action Notice was issued on 7 November 2024 and a response which mitigated the risk identified was received on 8 November 2024. Action submitted by the Registered Provider General Safety: Corrective Action 1. Action was taken immediately to ensure that the door was and is locked correctly at all times with the lock chain properly secured. Preventive Action 1. All staff were present for the Inspection feedback and following this a policy to lock all doors correctly before the Preschool opens has been enforced. Clear signage has been put in place. Supporting documentation submitted General Safety: • Photographic evidence of the chain securely locked on the door. • Photographic evidence of signage to remind all staff to keep door locked at all times. • Photographic evidence of do not enter signage placed on the outer door. Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the actions and evidence submitted. The non-compliance identified under Regulation 23 has been adequately addressed