Inspection of 10 February 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (9)(2)(a) Six written references from a previous employer were not validated in respect of four staff members employed in the service. One written validated reference was not available in respect of one student
- Three written references from a reputable source were not validated in respect of two staff members employed in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- 10 written references have all been validated by the registered provider. All new staff and students must provide two written references before employment, and these will be validated prior to staff commencing working with the children. The services Recruitment Policy has been updated
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: Popcorn and full grapes were observed in lunches provided by parents for two children in the Red room. These items present a potential choking hazard. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: All staff have been reminded of items that present a potential choking hazard that may be present in lunch boxes. A message was sent to parents immediately reminding them of foods that present a choking hazard. The services Healthy Eating policy has been updated and a copy has been sent to all parents. Staff check lunch boxes on arrival and remove prohibited items or make the necessary modifications to make food safe to eat
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.