Childminder EY261225

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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, which can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. 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 27 November 2019, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The overall effectiveness of the provision was judged to be inadequate. The inspection report sets out the actions the provider was asked to take to meet the requirements.

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On 20 September 2020, the provider notified us of a significant event which might affect their suitability. 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.

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On 12 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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We found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others.

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The provider now understands that they must notify Ofsted of details relating to all individuals who look after children, so that relevant suitability checks can be undertaken. They have improved their knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, for example female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty guidance and understand what to do if they had concerns about a child. The provider has in place appropriate insurance for the vehicles they use to transport children.

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However, during the visit, we found new areas 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. As the provider had not met all of the actions previously set, we have served a welfare requirements notice.

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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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n ensure all adults working with children understand the actions to be taken in the event of an allegation being made and the role of the local authority designated safeguarding officer

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n develop knowledge of the Disqualification Regulations (2018) and circumstances which would prevent a person from working with children, including disqualification by association

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n implement effective induction and supervision arrangements which support staff to have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and promotes continuous improvement.

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On 4 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 actions, raised at their visit.

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We found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others. The provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of the Disqualification Regulations (2018) and put in place plans to check the ongoing suitability of people working with children. The provider and their assistants now understand the steps to be taken in the event of an allegation being made and the role of the local authority designated safeguarding officer. The provider had not met the action set to implement effective induction and supervision arrangements which support staff to have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and promotes continuous improvement. Additionally, during the visit, we found new areas 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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In relation to the new areas of concern and unmet previous action, 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.

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n keep accurate records of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance,

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n appropriately assess possible risks to children and adults on the premises and implement reasonable measures to manage those risks, including keeping accurate records of who is present and ensuring all practices, equipment and premises are safe,

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n improve support given to children with special educational needs, by having appropriate regard to the special educational needs and disability code of practice, having a clear approach to identifying emerging SEN, making effective provision to support children and taking an active role in liaising with other professionals and agencies,

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n implement effective induction and supervision arrangements which support staff to have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and promotes continuous improvement.

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On 24 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 actions, raised at the previous visit.

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We found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others.

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The provider had introduced systems for recording the names of children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance and for recording who else is on the premises including assistants and visitors. The provider had also implemented measures to manage some identified risks to children. The provider had not met the actions set to implement effective induction and supervision arrangements which support staff to have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and promotes continuous improvement or to improve support given to children with special educational needs, by having appropriate regard to the special educational needs and disability code of practice, having a clear approach to identifying emerging SEN, making effective provision to support children and taking an active role in liaising with other professionals and agencies.

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Additionally, during the visit, we found new areas 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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In relation to the new areas of concern and unmet previous action, 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. Actions needed by 18 January 2020:

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n implement effective induction and supervision arrangements which support staff to have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and promotes continuous improvement

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n improve support given to children with special educational needs, by having appropriate regard to the special educational needs and disability code of practice, having a clear approach to identifying emerging SEN, making effective provision to support children and taking an active role in liaising with other professionals and agencies

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n follow health and safety legislation and implement effective cleaning routines and hygiene practices to minimise the spread of infection.

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On 19 January 2021 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 the previous visit.

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We found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others.

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The provider had outlined plans to hold regular supervision meetings with their assistants and had addressed the specific safety and hygiene concerns raised at the previous visit.

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Additionally, during the visit, we found new areas 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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In relation to the new areas of concern and unmet previous action, 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.

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n undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure you, and all assistants, have the skills and knowledge needed to offer quality learning and development experiences for children

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n improve support given to children with special educational needs, by having appropriate regard to the special educational needs and disability code of practice, having a clear approach to identifying emerging SEN, making effective provision to support children and taking an active role in liaising with other professionals and agencies n provide information to parents on how you support children with special educational needs and work in partnership with them to meet the special education needs of children, including regularly reviewing support plans with parents and carers.

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On 17 February 2021 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 the previous visit. We found that the provider had not met the actions set. Additionally, during the visit, we found new areas 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. 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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n undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure you, and all assistants, have the skills and knowledge needed to offer quality learning and development experiences for children

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n improve support given to children with special educational needs, by having appropriate regard to the special educational needs and disability code of practice, having a clear approach to identifying emerging SEN, making effective provision to support children and taking an active role in liaising with other professionals and agencies

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n provide information to parents on how you support children with special educational needs and work in partnership with them to meet the special education needs of children, including regularly reviewing support plans with parents and carers

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n take all reasonable steps to ensure children in your care are not exposed to risks when playing in the garden, including the close supervision of children at all times.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the action/s 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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