Rhymetime Northampton

Summary of outcome

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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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 23 October 2020 we received a notification that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 28 October 2020, we carried out a regulatory visit. We have issued a notice to improve. This notice requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescale set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n provide evidence of the steps taken to minimise risk or hazards to children. This is with particular regard to the bathroom heater.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the providers response to this to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied that the provider has taken the necessary steps to meet the action raised. The provider has reviewed the risk assessment and included how risks are minimised to ensure children are not exposed to hazards associated with heaters and radiators. Furthermore, they have replaced a heater that was a risk to children's safety.

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Summary of outcome

The provider remains 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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