Childminder in Essex

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 10 September 2020 the provider notified us of an incident which happened on a school run. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the early years foundation stage welfare requirements to notify Ofsted of a 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. We have discussed the information with the provider and as result, we have suspended their registration. We have also issued 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.

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ensure all necessary steps are taken to keep children safe and well by 4 November 2020.

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ensure that adults looking after children are suitable by 4 November 2020.

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ensure children are adequately supervised at all times to meet their needs and ensure their safety by 4 November 2020.

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maintain ratio requirements at all times to ensure that at any one time there is a maximum of six children under the age of eight, of which only three can be young children by 4 November 2020.

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ensure there is a first aid kit accessible at all times by 4 November 2020.

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take greater care to ensure appropriate equipment is available and suitable for the ages of children cared for by 4 November 2020.

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improve knowledge and understanding of the indoor space requirements to ensure that there is enough clear floor space for the number of minded children by 4 November 2020.

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review and improve risk assessments to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken identify and minimise hazards; and not expose children unnecessarily to risk by 4 November 2020.

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take greater care to keep all children safe while on outings, including daily trips to school and pre-school by 4 November 2020.

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ensure suitable arrangements are in place to identify and fully support children with special educational needs or disabilities by 4 November 2020.

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improve partnerships with parents to enable a regular two-way flow of information; obtaining and sharing information with parents, other professionals and providers where necessary to help ensure that the needs of children are met by 4 November 2020.

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develop a clear understanding of relevant health and safety legislation to ensure compliance and keep children safe by 4 November 2020. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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On 5 November 2020, we carried out a monitoring visit to check the providers compliance with the Welfare Requirements Notice's set at the visit on 10 September 2020.

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Summary of outcome

We have now lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension and we are satisfied that there is now no risk of harm to children.

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Summary of outcome

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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