Inspection of 10 March 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) Documentary evidence was not available to demonstrate that police vetting was available for one new employee who had lived outside of the state for six months or more as adults. (3) Documentary evidence was available to demonstrate that the procedures outlined in paragraph (2) had not been completed for one staff member prior to starting in the service and allowed access to the children
Provider's corrective action:
- (d) In response to the non-compliance the service has stated that following the inspection they met with the employee and applied for relevant documentation on the 11/03/26. Employee is awaiting a response from the vetting, before returning to work. We will ensure that all staff acquire vetting for all countries they resided in for more than 6 months as an adult, prior to starting at West Wood childcare. This process will take place during the interview process; all file documents will be up to date prior to starting member currently waiting to receive vetting before returning to work. (3) Management will ensure that all staff acquire vetting for all countries they resided in for more than 6 months as an adult, prior to starting at West Wood childcare. This process will take place during the interview process; all file documents will be up to date prior to starting
Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 16, 23, 25, 31.