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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.

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On 10 March 2021 we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements. On 17 March 2021 we carried out a regulatory visit and suspended the provider's registration because we believe 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. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so. We also found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event which is a requirement of their registration.

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On 26 March 2021, we carried out a regulatory telephone call and found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We 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.

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n ensure all reasonable steps are taken to ensure children in your care are not exposed to risks

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n improve the organisation and presentation of the premises, activities, and equipment to meet the needs of children and promote all aspects of their learning

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n ensure a secure understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and clear procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern

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n ensure a secure understanding of procedures to safeguard children regarding the action to take in the event of an allegation being made n ensure the required staff: child ratios are maintained at all times

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n ensure an accurate record is maintained of information for each child in your care

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n maintain a clear daily record of the names of the children being cared for which includes their precise hours of attendance and details of the person caring for them

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n ensure all records are easily accessible and available for inspection.

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On 30 April 2021 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had met four of the safeguarding and welfare actions. The provider demonstrates an understanding of the staff child ratios. The provider had revised the record of children's details to ensure this is accurate and the attendance register to keep a clear record of children's hours of attendance. The provider had ensured all records were accessible and available. The provider had not met the other four actions and additionally, we found a new area of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting the requirements as set out in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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In relation to the existing actions and the new area of concern, 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.

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n take all reasonable steps to ensure children in your care are not exposed to risks

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n improve the organisation and presentation of the premises and equipment to meet the needs of children and promote all aspects of their care and learning

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n ensure a secure understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern

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n ensure a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against an adult living or working in the household

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n ensure a secure understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted

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On 17 May 2021 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had met four of the safeguarding and welfare actions. The provider demonstrates an understanding of how to manage child protection concerns, allegations against adults living or working on the premises and changes that must be notified to Ofsted. The provider has given suitable consideration to the organisation of the premises. The provider has not met the remaining action. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the action below within the timescales set out.

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n take all reasonable steps to ensure children in your care are not exposed to risks

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On 26 May 2021 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had taken appropriate steps to minimise risks and hazards on the premises. 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 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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