Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

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. On 15 February 2021, we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements. On 23 February 2021, we conducted a regulatory telephone call with the provider. 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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n meet the ratio requirements at all times and when working alone, ensure the total number of children under the age of eight years being cared for at any one time does not exceed six

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n ensure there is adequate space for the number of children being cared for, taking into account the age of each child

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n update the safeguarding policy and procedures, so that they are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) and include an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made and cover the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting.

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n carry out and implement effective risk assessments, with particular regard to the use of electronic devices by children

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n attain a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made, including the role of the local authority designated officer for safeguarding (LADO) and Ofsted

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n make sure all staff understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and have up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues, particularly the procedures to follow if an allegation is made.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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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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