Childminder in Shropshire

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 18 March 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements.

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Summary of outcome

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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n improve knowledge of the signs of possible abuse and neglect of children, to help to be alert to any issues of concern in a child's life

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Summary of outcome

n develop an awareness of local procedures to follow in the event of safeguarding concerns about a child and when responding to allegations against those living and working in the household

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n have regard for the 'Prevent' duty guidance, including how to recognise signs of radicalisation and extremist views.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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Summary of outcome

On 5 May 2021, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found that the provider had improved their understanding of how to protect and promote children's safety and welfare. They had developed a greater awareness of the local child protection and safeguarding procedures. We found the provider did have regard for the 'Prevent' duty guidance. They had undertaken professional development, research and sought support from the local authority to help them fully understand their responsibilities. 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 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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