Childminder in Merton

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 3 August 2021, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 3 August 2021 because we believed children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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Summary of outcome

On the 2 September 2021 we carried out a monitoring visit of the suspension. We found new areas 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.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 September 2021, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed.

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Summary of outcome

On 15 September 2021, 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 improve knowledge of safeguarding, identifying signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond to this is a timely and appropriate way

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that assistants receive training to support them in their role, including safeguarding and child protection training

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Summary of outcome

n maintain accurate daily records of the names of all children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance n improve knowledge and understanding of what must be notified to Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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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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