Kindred Harlow

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Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills is leading Ofsted's work into how regulated early years and childcare providers in England have delivered child- centred practice and care, within the context of the restrictions placed on society during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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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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On 23 October 2020, the provider notified us that an accident had occurred. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of a significant event. On 29 October 2020, we carried out a regulatory telephone call and followed this up with a regulatory visit on 3 November 2020. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirement 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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make certain that for children aged two there is at least one member of staff who holds a full and relevant level 3 qualification

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ensure that staffing arrangements meet the needs of all children and ensure their safety

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ensure the ratio requirements apply to the total number of staff available to work directly with children

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ensure that an accurate written record of accidents and injuries is completed

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undertake appropriate risk assessments that ensure staff and children are not exposed to risk; demonstrate how risks are managed and action is taken to effectively identify, minimise or remove hazards.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the action/s are successfully completed. 19 November 2020 a monitoring visit took place to check how the provider has met the actions set in the welfare requirements notice served on 12 November 2020. The provider has addressed all the actions within the set timescale. We are satisfied with the action taken by the provider. 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.

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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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