Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care 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 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 10 June 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 29 June 2021, we carried out an unannounced regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure all staff understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, with particular regard to recognising when a child may be exposed to a risk of harm, including being alert to wider safeguarding issues such as FGM and 'Prevent duty' and recognising and reporting inappropriate behaviour displayed by other staff to those with statutory responsibility

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Summary of outcome

n take action to ensure that all staff, including those that have lead responsibility for safeguarding, share concerns appropriately about children's safety or welfare and referrals are made without delay to those agencies with statutory responsibility n ensure that staff are provided with appropriate training and support to enable them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities, with particular regard to safeguarding children

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Summary of outcome

n ensure vetting processes are recorded in line with the legal requirements, with particular regard to criminal record checks

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Summary of outcome

n ensure the settings Ofsted registration certificate is on display.

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Summary of outcome

On 29 July 2020, we carried out a full inspection. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and now fully understands their responsibilities. Required documentation has been put in place. 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 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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