Childminder in Peterborough

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

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Summary of outcome

On 21 September 2021, we carried out a 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 improve knowledge and understanding of the local safeguarding partners' procedures to safeguard children

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n have regard to the government's statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' and to the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales'

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n ensure that children are adequately supervised to ensure their safety and that their needs are consistently met

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n ensure that the premises are fit for purpose and that the identified fire exits are free of obstruction

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n improve knowledge of effective risk assessment and take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to unnecessary risks.

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

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Summary of outcome

On 21 September 2021, we found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 28 September 2021 we visited the childminder to monitor the welfare requirement notice and carry out an inspection.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and guidance. They have put measures in place to ensure children are adequately supervised and improved their risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and fit for purpose.

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Further actions were issued following the inspection.

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Summary of outcome

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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