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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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On 15 February 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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On 18 February 2021, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and we issued an action for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. We also found the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of an allegation about a member of staff which is a requirement of their registration.

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¿ ensure that safeguarding policy and procedures are implemented without delay, in a way that protects all children, with particular regard to reporting concerns about children.

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On 15 April 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We suspended the provider's registration because we believed children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children.

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We issued actions for the provider to take.

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¿ improve the designated lead officer's knowledge of the correct local authority policy and procedure in child protection ¿ ensure that safeguarding training for all staff is sufficiently embedded to equip them effectively to recognise and take action about any concerns they have

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¿ make sure that all staff working with children have taken part in a rigorous recruitment and induction process so that children's parents and Ofsted can be reassured they are suitable

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¿ offer staff regular supervision sessions and appropriate training and development opportunities to develop their practice and improve children's experiences

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¿ devise a satisfactory system for a member of staff to deputise in the absence of the manager. This person must have the capability and confidence to take charge when required

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¿ deploy staff effectively to ensure that each group has an appropriately qualified member of staff and sufficient adults to meet the minimum ratio requirements

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¿ improve security of communication systems to prevent any breach of confidentiality and follow your responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998, if any breaches occur.

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¿ provide evidence that all staff have current disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks

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On 11 May 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider had introduced more robust recruitment and induction processes for staff. She had obtained DBS checks for all staff who she is continuing to employ. The provider has identified a staff member to deputise in her absence and has plans to deploy staff appropriately. The provider and staff have undertaken safeguarding training and have improved their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. The provider has made plans for how she will provide supervision sessions and appropriate training for staff. She has a clearer understanding of her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 and has also communicated this to her staff.

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Summary of outcome

We were satisfied with the action raised. We have now lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension and we are satisfied that there is now no risk of harm to children. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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