Childminder in Barnet

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

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Summary of outcome

On 19 March 2021, we carried out an unannounced visit to 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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Summary of outcome

n improve knowledge and understanding of child protection policies and procedures, specifically relating to allegations against any adult working or living on the premises and in relation Prevent duty guidance

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n ensure the safeguarding policy is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and includes a correct explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone working or living on the premises n ensure adults working with children meet every child's individual and care needs, particularly with regards to carrying children safely

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n comply with requirements of health and safety legislation, specifically, hygiene arrangements when children have food outside

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n ensure all complaints from parents and/or carers are addressed, recorded, and include a written record of the outcome

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n maintain an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, including their hours of attendance

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n improve knowledge and understanding of notifiable events and changes that must be notified to Ofsted and knowledge of the required timescales.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and now fully understands their responsibilities. The provider updated safeguarding policy to ensure it is in line with LSCB. The provider had improved arrangements and daily routines to ensure children's individual needs are met and hygiene arrangements are improved. The provider had reviewed how records are kept to ensure accurate daily record of children's attendance and complaints are kept. The provider had improved knowledge and understanding of notifiable events and changes that must be notified to Ofsted. 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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