Childminder in West Sussex

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. On 6 December 2019 we received concerns and we suspended the provider's registration because we believed children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. On 13 December 2019, we visited the provider and on 16 December we lifted the suspension and issued welfare requirements notice that required the provider to take action within in the timescales set out below. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

develop a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of an safeguarding allegation being made

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ensure that possible signs of abuse or injury are responded to in an appropriate way, including being alert to existing injuries that children may present with

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ensure that children's care is tailored to meet their individual needs and to offer a settled relationship, with specific regard to understanding sleeping routines

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maintain a written record of each time a medicine is administered to a child

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improve knowledge of when to notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider. The provider took appropriate action to meet the requirements and 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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