Childminder in Tameside

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' 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 13 August 2020 we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

When we reviewed our systems we found that the provider had previously notified us of a significant incident that had occurred to a child in her care. This notification means the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' to notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider or any person who cares for, or is in regular contact with, children on the premises.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the provider had taken prompt and effective action to prevent a re- occurrence. The action taken was to:

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Summary of outcome

n risk assess children's access to a pet dog, by ensuring that the dog is not on the premises when children are present (Risk assessment).

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Summary of outcome

On 21 August 2020 we visited the provider and found that she was not meeting all requirements. As a result, we issued a letter which asks the provider to take action.

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Summary of outcome

n take all reasonable steps to minimise risks to children, in particular ensure that the outside area is secure and that children cannot access a discarded utility item in the area

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n ensure that fire-detection equipment is maintained in full working order

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n provide information to Ofsted in a timely manner to enable suitability checks to be carried out for household members over the age of 16 years. 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

We found that the provider had taken steps to minimise risks to children and had made the outside area safe. She had also repaired the fire-detection equipment and provided Ofsted with information to enable suitability checks to be completed for all household members over the age of 16 years.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied that the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints for five years commencing on the date we complete our investigation.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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