Childminder in Croydon

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 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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Summary of outcome

On 22 April 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The provider did not notify us of a new member of the household.

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Summary of outcome

On 04 May 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider had taken action to address the concern by initiating the suitability checks process. Additionally, during the visit on 04 May 2021, we found a new area of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. In relation to the new area of concern, we have issued an action. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure risk assessments are effective, particularly in relation to the pond and kitchen

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Summary of outcome

On 13 May 2021 the provider responded to the action. We found the provider had improved her risk assessment and made the pond and kitchen safe.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare action 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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