Childminder in Hertfordshire

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage . 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 12 May 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 May 2021, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider had failed to notify us that she had moved house. This means she failed to meet her legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of a change of address of the premises where children are cared for.

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Summary of outcome

We also 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n obtain a paediatric first aid qualification that meets the Early Years Foundation Stage criteria

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n ensure that an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues is maintained

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n have a policy that outlines the procedures to follow to safeguard children and when an allegation is made against the provider or any household members.

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On 3 June 2021 we conducted an unannounced visit and found the provider had not booked a suitable first aid course and that their knowledge of safeguarding was insufficient. We served a further welfare requirements notice.

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Summary of outcome

n obtain a paediatric first aid qualification that meets the Early Years Foundation Stage criteria

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n ensure you have regard to the government's statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018'.

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Summary of outcome

On 6 July 2021 we conducted a regulatory telephone call and found that the provider had completed a suitable paediatric first aid qualification and had improved their knowledge of safeguarding.

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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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