Childminder EY379169

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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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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 the 16 February 2021, we received information that a significant event had occurred in relation to keeping children safe from harm. The provider had failed to notify Ofsted of this incident. This means that the provider had not met their legal responsibility as set out in the early years foundation stage welfare requirements to notify Ofsted of such instances. Due to the significance of the safeguarding information we received, on 16 February 2021 we suspended the provider's registration. This is because we believed children may have been 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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Summary of outcome

On 04 June 2021, we carried out an announced monitoring visit to the setting. We found that the provider demonstrates a poor understanding of safeguarding practice and does not have a clear safeguarding policy in place. Furthermore, the childminder does not have a suitable understanding of wider safeguarding practices, including identifying the risks of children exposed to radicalised or extremist views. We also found the childminder does not ensure that health and safety requirements are met. This includes ensuring the premises are hygienic and free from risks and hazards.

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Summary of outcome

We have issued 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. Actions set are:

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n implement and understand a safeguarding policy that is relevant to your setting and reflects the guidance and procedures set out in the local safeguarding children's board (LSCB) by 17 June 2021

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n improve safeguarding knowledge and understanding, particularly in relation to how to identify and report any concerns about the welfare of a child by 17 June 2021

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n develop understanding of wider safeguarding issues, including relevant guidance such as 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' by 17 June 2021

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n improve and maintain hygiene standards, particularly where food and drink is stored and served by 17 June 2021

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n ensure premises are free from clutter and comply with health and safety standards

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n implement suitable risk assessment procedures including identifying hazards in the home such as trip hazards and hygiene standards by 17 June 2021.

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On 17 June 2021, we carried out a further monitoring visit to the setting. We found that the provider had met the actions set in relation to improving her safeguarding understanding. However, the childminder has failed to meet the health and safety requirements in the required time frame. In addition, the provider had failed to notify us of a number of significant events. A further Welfare Requirements Notice was issued.

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n improve and maintain hygiene standards, particularly where food and drink is stored and served by 01 July 2021

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n ensure premises are free from clutter and comply with health and safety standards 01 July 2021

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n implement suitable risk assessment procedures including identifying hazards in the home such as trip hazards and hygiene standards by 01 July 2021.

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We were unable to complete a visit to monitor the compliance with the welfare requirement notice or to consider whether the grounds for suspension remained as the provider resigned their registration 25 June 2021.

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The provider is no longer 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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