Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

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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 13 January 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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On 26 January 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure the premises are suitable and clean in preparation for children attending

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n take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks, by safely storing cleaning products and aerosols

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n keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance and the adults working with them

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n put in place appropriate arrangements for the supervision of staff. This should enable support, coaching and training and allow confidential discussions to determine ongoing suitability of staff

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n ensure a written record of complaints is maintained.

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We also found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration.

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The provider responded to the notice to improve by stating they would ensure the premises were suitable prior to children attending. They have put in place arrangements for the supervision of staff. Appropriate documentation is in place to record children's attendance and a record of complaints is maintained. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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