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Summary of outcome

er 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, 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 21 April 2021, we identified information which raised concern that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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On 19 May 2021, we carried out an unannounced regulatory visit. We found that the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure staffing arrangements meet the needs of all children and comply with adult-to- child ratios required for childminding

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n keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance and the names of each child's key person

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n implement effective systems to ensure that any person who is likely to have regular contact with children is suitable, including providing Ofsted with required details to enable suitability checks can be carried out

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n plan opportunities to improve knowledge and understanding of how to: implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; guide assistants, and be accountable for the quality of work of any assistants

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n keep a written record each time a medicine is administered to a child

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n obtain written parental permission from the child's parent and/or carer prior to administering each medication requested

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On 2 June 2021, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their understanding of ratio requirements and how to deploy staff in a way which meets requirements relating to childminding. We found they had improved their understanding of ways to help ensure the assistants they employ to work alongside them are suitable. We found that they had put in place procedures for recording the attendance of children and the names of the key persons who looked after them. We found that the provider had put in place procedures for obtaining parental permission prior to administering medication, and for recording details of medication administered. We also found that the provider had taken steps to seek further training to help to improve understanding of how to meet legal requirements, help monitor the practice of assistants, and deliver good quality provision for children.

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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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