Childminder in Bristol

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On 27 November 2019, a regulatory visit was carried out and at the time of the visit the inspector found that the provider was not meeting all of the early years foundation stage welfare requirements. The premises were not clean, it was extremely untidy and heavily cluttered. We observed hazards that had not been identified that pose a significant concern. This means we were unable to ensure that the premises are suitable for children.

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Summary of outcome

The provider has been set actions and is required to take the action below within the timescale set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Action needed by 10 December 2019:

n undertake a risk assessment of the premises, to improve the safety and suitability of the premises and make them safe for children to access and use

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Action needed by 10 December 2019:

n ensure the premises are fit for purpose and clean, with specific reference to space management, cleanliness, of floors, carpets and kitchen areas and the unsuitable stacking and storage of household objects, to ensure there are sufficient uncluttered areas for children to play and learn. We carried out a monitoring visit on 11 December 2019 and found that provider had taken sufficient steps to meet all of the actions within the timescale set.

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Action needed by 10 December 2019:

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 the Early years compliance handbook which can be found here at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-provider-non-compliance- action-by-ofsted .

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