Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Southwark

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, , which you can find at 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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Summary of outcome

On 22 February 2021, we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 2 March 2021 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider had not notified Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. Additionally, during the visit, we found a new area of concern. This means the provider was not meeting another requirement as set out in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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Summary of outcome

We served a welfare requirement 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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Summary of outcome

n ensure that all relevant agencies with statutory responsibility are informed without delay of any serious allegations made about individuals working on the premises where childcare is taking place

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Summary of outcome

n improve knowledge of when to make a notification to Ofsted of any allegations of serious harm or abuse by any person living, working, or looking after children at the premises (whether the allegations relate to harm or abuse committed on the premises or elsewhere). These notifications must be made as soon as is reasonably practicable, but at the latest within 14 days of the allegations being made

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Summary of outcome

n supply information to Ofsted of all persons looking after children in order for suitability checks to be completed

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Summary of outcome

On 9 April 2021 we carried out a regulatory visit to monitor the welfare requirement notice. We found the provider was aware of her responsibilities in notifying Ofsted and other agencies of significant events. The provider has carried out safeguarding training for herself and her staff.

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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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