Setting

Summary of outcome

On 16 August 2011 we received a notification from an outside agency that raised concerns about the suitability of the childminder. We needed to investigate the information to see whether the childminder was meeting all of the Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements relating to ‘Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare’ and 'suitable people'. In particular, these include a requirement that registered providers must inform Ofsted of any allegations of serious harm or abuse by any person living, working, or looking after children at the premises (whether that allegation relates to harm or abuse committed on the premises or elsewhere). Also that registered providers must notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the early year’s provider. It is an offence for a person to fail to notify Ofsted of such events.

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Summary of outcome

Following the initial part of out investigation, we issued a warning letter that required the childminder to

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inform Ofsted of particulars of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider or any person who cares for, or is in regular contact with, children on the premises to look after children.

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we also issued a notice to improve that asks the childminder to:

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develop knowledge and understanding of effective safeguarding children policy and procedure. This must include the procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff.

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We will monitor the provider to ensure the provider meets these actions.

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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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