Childminder in Tameside

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 23 July 2021, we received information that the childminder was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 26 July 2021, we visited the childminder and found the premises, both indoors and outside, were not fit for purpose, unhygienic and unsafe for children. As a result, we suspended the childminder's registration because we believed children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for a provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. We also served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the childminder to take the actions below within the timescales set out.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that at all times the premises are fit for purpose and suitable for the care of children, this includes carpets being clear of discarded food and removing cups and bottles that are no longer being used

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n ensure that at all times the outdoor areas are clean, hygienic and fit for purpose, this includes removing dog faeces, household refuse and dirty clothing garments

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n improve risk assessments to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken so that children are not exposed to risks in the premises, including the outdoor area

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n ensure the safe and efficient management of the provision by maintaining records detailing information about children

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n ensure a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises also their hours of attendance.

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We are satisfied the childminder has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. We have now lifted the suspension because the childminder has taken appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied there is no risk of harm to children.

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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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