Gray, Victoria Louise

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Telephone: 0300 123 1231 Fax: 0300 123 3159 Minicom: 0161 618 8524 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.1

Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, Lindsay Dobson, monitored your provision on 12/06/2014 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be inadequate.

p.1

Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 04/04/2014, we sent you a notice to improve. If you were set actions at the inspection, or as a result of our subsequent monitoring or investigations, these are included at the end of this letter unless we have already verified that they have been completed.

p.1

Outcome of monitoring

During the monitoring visit the inspector discussed with you the steps you have taken to address the action raised in the notice to improve. She reviewed how you safeguard children and your knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The inspector asked questions about your knowledge and understanding of signs and symptoms of child abuse and how you would recognise, record and report any concerns that may arise. The inspector discussed and looked at your safeguarding policies and procedures and the other documents you have, to support you to ensure children are protected and kept safe. The inspector spoke to a representative from the local authority and observed your engagement with the children in your care.

p.1

Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have worked through a thorough action plan detailing the steps you have taken to address the issue raised at your last inspection. You have completed a safeguarding refresher training course and updated your policies and procedures. This has improved your knowledge of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect and provided clear information as to the steps you would take to safeguard children.

p.1

Outcome of monitoring

Having considered all the evidence, the inspector is of the opinion that the childminder has taken prompt and effective action to address the points for improvement.

p.1

Next steps

The next step will be a full inspection.

p.2

Next steps

I hope that you have found the visit helpful in promoting improvement in your childminding service. If you have any further queries please contact us on the number at the top of this letter.

p.2

Next steps

Nick Hudson National Director, Early Education

p.2

Action Due date Closed date

improve knowledge and understanding of child protection and procedures to safeguard children from abuse or neglect. 18/04/2014 12/06/2014

p.3

Action Due date Closed date

ensure they are familiar with issues of child protection and procedures to safeguard children from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 18/04/2014 12/06/2014

p.3

Action Due date Closed date

ensure they are familiar with issues of child protection and procedures to safeguard children from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 18/04/2014 12/06/2014

p.3