Setting

Summary of outcome

On 07 March 2011 we received notification from an outside agency that an allegation had been made against a member of the household. The provider had already notified Ofsted of these concerns which means that she was meeting the requirements of Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare and Suitable people which requires childcare providers to notify Ofsted of any significant events likely to affect the suitability of any household members and notify Ofsted of any allegations made against a member of the household.

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Summary of outcome

We needed to investigate the concern to see whether the provider was meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements relating to Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare' and 'Suitable people'. In particular, these include requirements that state that an effective safeguarding policy and procedure must be in place and that providers must ensure that adults looking after children, or having unsupervised access to them, are suitable to do so.

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Summary of outcome

We liaised with an outside agency and carried out an unannounced visit to the premises. We felt that she was taking appropriate action to ensure children's safety. Whilst the situation was being investigated by an outside agency, we imposed a condition to the registration which states:

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Summary of outcome

- ensure that the person detailed in the letter dated 14 March 2011 is not present whilst childminding takes place

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Summary of outcome

We conducted a further announced visit while the concerns were being investigated. We found that appropriate records had not be maintained for all children in the minders care. We imposed a notice of action to improve which asks the provider to: - obtain necessary information from parents in advance of any child being admitted to the provision (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare).

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Summary of outcome

The provider responded to this action in writing confirming that she had put appropriate systems in place to ensure that all information is in place for children in advance the care being provided in future.

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Summary of outcome

We monitored the provider to ensure that they met the condition and liaised with the outside agency until their investigation was complete.

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Summary of outcome

No further action was taken by the outside agency. We confirmed with the provider her understanding of safeguarding procedures and supervision of children and as a result the condition was removed.

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Summary of outcome

The provider remains registered with Ofsted.

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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.

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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 commencing on the date we complete our investigation.

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Publication of compliance action

For further information please read Ofsted’s Enforcement Policy .

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