Childminder in Lancashire

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

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On 30 March 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have 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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n ensure that you do not smoke in or on the premises when children are present or about to be present

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n ensure that you accurately record the following information for each child in your care; full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to you also information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child, who the child normally lives with; and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers

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n ensure that you maintain an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance

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n ensure you are alert to any issues of concern in the child's life at home or elsewhere and that you will implement your policy, and procedures, to safeguard children, also that your safeguarding policy and procedures includes, internet safety and the use of mobile phones and other devices n gain further knowledge and understanding regarding your role as the designated lead, for taking responsibility for safeguarding children, also that you are responsible for liaison with local statutory children's services agencies, and with the Local safeguarding Board

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n ensure that you attend child protection training, that enables you to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect

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n ensure that you obtain an up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues that enables you to understand the wider aspects of safeguarding such 'The Prevent duty' also female- genital-mutilation, also to gain knowledge to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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We found that the provider had taken prompt and effective action as follows:

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The provider has stated that they do not smoke in or on the premises when children are present. Records relating to children's attendance and parents contact details have been accurately documented.

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The provider has updated her training to improve their knowledge and understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities. Training has also been completed for the wider aspects of safeguarding such as 'The Prevent Duty'

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We are satisfied with the action taken by the provider and no further action was required by Ofsted on this matter. 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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