Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Summary of outcome

On 8 October 2020, while routine inspections were suspended, we carried out an interim visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions, raised at their last inspection.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the childminder had not met the actions set. We have therefore 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.

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ensure all areas are the premises, including the overall floor space, are fit for purpose and suitable for the children cared for

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ensure there are suitable facilities for the hygienic preparation and serving of food for children.

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Additionally, during the visit, we found a new area of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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Summary of outcome

In relation to the new areas of concern, 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. Actions needed by 20 October 2020:

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Summary of outcome

ensure children's behaviour is managed in an appropriate way.

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Summary of outcome

On 21 October 2020, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at our previous visit.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the provider had taken steps to improve the premises, including areas used for the hygienic preparation and serving of food. Additionally, we found that the provider was able to demonstrate a better understanding of age appropriate behaviour management strategies.

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Summary of outcome

Additionally, during the visit, we found a new area of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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Summary of outcome

In relation to the new areas of concern, we have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the action 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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ensure necessary steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 November 2020, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare action raised at our previous visit.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the provider had taken steps to prevent and control the spread of infection.

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Summary of outcome

Additionally, during the visit, we found a new area of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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Summary of outcome

In relation to the new area of concern, we have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the action 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

take all reasonable steps to ensure children in your care are not exposed to risks of harm.

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Summary of outcome

On 16 December we carried out a regulatory telephone call to the provider. The focus of the call was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare action raised at our previous visit. We found that the provider had taken steps to ensure children in your care are not exposed to risks of harm.

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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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