Childminder in Suffolk

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage . 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 25 August 2020, we received information that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements. This included failure to notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider or any person who is in regular contact with children on the premises. On 4 and 7 September 2020, we carried out regulatory telephone calls. We found the that the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. 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.

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Summary of outcome

ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are understood and followed

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Summary of outcome

gain a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children, particularly in respect of notifying Ofsted of any allegations of serious harm or abuse, and in a timely way.

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Summary of outcome

We spoke to the provider on 28 September 2020 to monitor compliance with the welfare requirements notice. We found that the provider has addressed the above actions within the set timescale. The provider remains suitable for 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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