Childminder EY482176

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 23 June 2020 we visited the provider as part of an application process for another proposed childminder to work with her in her home. During the visit we found that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

We issued a notice to improve. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted. Actions needed by 21 July 2020:

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Summary of outcome

-take all reasonable steps to ensure staff and children in your care are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how you are managing risks, for example, in relation to the storage of cleaning materials, alcohol and pet medication.

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Summary of outcome

-ensure that the premises are suitable and in a good state of repair, for example, by ensuring that glass is replaced, and the kitchen ceiling is repaired. We are fully aware of and understand that due to the current situation the provider has not been able to get repairs done to the home sooner.

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Summary of outcome

The provider responded to the notice to improve and we are satisfied with the action they have taken. The provider has ensured that locks have been fitted to some cupboards, that pet medication is stored out of reach and that the kitchen ceiling has been repaired. She is still waiting for replacement glass for the entrance hall.

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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. 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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