Childminder in West Sussex

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', which you can find at Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On the 17 May 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 May 2021, we 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.

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Summary of outcome

On the 25 May 2021 we 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.

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Summary of outcome

On the 25 May 2021 we carried out an announced regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. Actions needed by 9 June 2021

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Summary of outcome

gain knowledge of the procedure for reporting child protection concerns, including the process to follow for allegation management to agencies that have statutory responsibilities

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Summary of outcome

take action to ensure the safeguarding policy reflects the correct procedures to safeguard children, and are in line with local procedure

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put in place a written procedure to be followed in relation to complaints.

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The provider responded to the actions that were set. We are satisfied that knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters has improved.

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Summary of outcome

The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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