Childminder EY494587

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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 10 January 2020, we received concerns regarding safeguarding practice and suitable people. We carried out an unannounced visit on 20 January 2020, to see whether the provider was meeting the requirements specifically relating to; child protection and suitable people. During the inspection we found that this provider was not meeting these requirements and that other weaknesses were evident. We found that not all of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' requirements were not being met. We served a Welfare Requirement Notice. This is a legal notice that required the provider to

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take action within the timescales set out.

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The timescale set out is 5 February 2020.

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make sure staff, whose suitability has not been checked do not have unsupervised contact with children being cared for

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ensure staff fully understand the setting's safeguarding policy and procedures, including how to identity and report concerns, and have good understanding of the prevent guidance

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ensure the staff to child ratios are maintained at all times to promote children's safety and well-being

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ensure fire doors are free of obstruction and easily opened from the inside during an emergency to ensure the safety of children and adults

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implement rigorous checks to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to so that children are not exposed to risks and hazards to promote children's safety

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implement rigorous procedures to prevent the spread of infection and promote children's good health

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implement robust procedures for induction and supervision of all staff to improve their skills and knowledge, to help them fulfil their roles and responsibilities to keep children safe and meet their needs effectively

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On 21 January 2020, 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.

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On 29 January 2020, the provider decided to resign her registration .

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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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