Childminder EY485342

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.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 September 2020, we received information from an outside agency which raised concerns that the provider was not meeting some of the requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 September 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. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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Summary of outcome

On 16 October 2020 we visited the provider and found they were not meeting all of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a notice of actions to improve that requires the provider to take the action below within the timescale set out.

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Summary of outcome

gain a secure knowledge and understanding of the role of Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and when a referral must be made, by 27 October 2020

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Summary of outcome

gain a secure understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) procedures, which must be followed in the event of an allegation of harm being made about an adult caring for children, by 27 October 2020 On 28 October 2020, we completed an announced visit. We found that the provider had taken appropriate action to address the weaknesses identified. The provider remains suspended at this time. 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.

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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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