Childminder in Cornwall

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

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Summary of outcome

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 21 January 2020 we carried out a visit and we found that the provider was not meeting all of the early years foundation stage requirements. We have served a Welfare Requirements Notice. The provider needs to take the following action by the timescale below. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

The provider needs to take the following action by 7 February 2020.

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improve arrangements to identify and minimise risks throughout the premises to ensure all areas are safe for children, with particular regard to the storage of toys and resources

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ensure all areas of the premises are fit for purpose, clean and hygienic to support children's good health, with particular regard to the bathroom facilities and arrangements for the pets on the premises

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ensure fire exits are kept free of obstruction to enable easy access in the event of any emergency

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ensure a full current paediatric first aid course is completed and maintained as valid.

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On 27 February 2020, a regulatory visit was carried out and we found that the provider had taken appropriate action to address the weaknesses identified. We are satisfied that the provider meets the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The provider is still 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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