Childminder in Doncaster

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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 . If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right. On 8 December 2020, we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements. On 15 April 2021, we carried out an unannounced regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. Following this visit, 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. We also found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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take all reasonable steps to ensure staff and children in their care are not exposed to risks

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ensure that the premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises

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provide suitable facilities for the hygienic preparation of food for children

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keep 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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carry the appropriate insurance to cover all premises from which childminding is provided

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develop clear safeguarding policies and procedures, to safeguard children, that 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 when there are safeguarding concerns about a child and in the event of an allegation being made against an adult in the setting, and cover the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting

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put in place a clear procedure for dealing with concerns and complaints from parents and/or carers, and keep a written record of any complaints, and their outcome

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record the following information for each child in their care: full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the provider (and information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child); which parent(s) and/or carer(s) the child normally lives with; and emergency contact details for parents and/ or carers

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improve understanding of wider child protection issues, such as the signs that might indicate a child is being groomed and be alert to any issues of concern in the child's life at home or elsewhere

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display their certificate of registration.

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On 4 May 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had implemented risk assessments for the environment, removing any hazards. The provider had implemented effective cleaning routines and had created a suitably clean area for the hygienic preparation of food. The provider had developed clear safeguarding policies and procedures, to safeguard children. In addition, the provider demonstrated a wider understanding of child protection issues. The provider had implemented procedures in order to record information for each child in her care. The provider keeps an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. The provider has developed a procedure for dealing with concerns and complaints from parents and/or carers, and keeps a written record of any complaints, and their outcome.

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The provider demonstrated she has the appropriate public liability insurance to cover all premises from which they provide childminding and had displayed her certificate of registration. The provider remains 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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