Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Derby

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 31 May 2021 the provider notified us of an incident. On 8 July 2021 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a change to persons working on the premises, which is a requirement of their registration. We also found that the provider was not meeting one of the other requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This notice requires the provider to take the action below within the timescale set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure that all staff understand and can follow safeguarding policies and procedures and respond to concerns in a timely and appropriate way

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On 29 November 2021, we carried out an inspection. We found that the provider had not met the safeguarding and welfare action. We found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of changes to persons working on the premises. We also found other areas of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting the requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. We have served two more welfare requirements notices. These are legal notices that require 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 that staff have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, and are aware of the correct procedures for managing allegations

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n ensure that the mobile phone and camera policy is implemented to safeguard children

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n ensure that staff are alert to concerns in a child's life at home or elsewhere and gather relevant information to ensure children's safety and well-being n ensure that the premises are organised in a way that meets the needs of children and allows every child the required amount of space

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n ensure that resources and equipment are sufficient to meet the needs of children and are organised to support their learning and development

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n ensure that supervision arrangements for staff evaluate the quality of learning and development experiences for children and provide appropriate support, coaching and training to improve staffs' personal effectiveness

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Summary of outcome

On 8 December 2021, we carried out a welfare requirements notice monitoring visit. We found that the provider had met three of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not the other two. We found that the provider had implemented an effective policy for mobile phones and cameras to ensure children's safety. The provider had reorganised the space and reduced the numbers of children she was caring for. The provider had improved the provision of resources and equipment for children. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescale set out.

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n ensure that staff have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, and are aware of the correct procedures for managing allegations

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n ensure that staff are alert to concerns in a child's life at home or elsewhere and gather relevant information to ensure children's safety and well-being

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Summary of outcome

On 22 December 2021, we carried out a welfare requirements notice monitoring call. We found that the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions due on 14 December 2021. We found that the provider had improved staff knowledge and understanding of the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation against a member of staff. The provider had improved the procedure for managing existing injuries to children to gather more detailed information to ensure their safety.

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Summary of outcome

On 17 January 2022, we carried out a welfare requirements notice monitoring call. We found that the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare action due on 10 January 2022. We found the provider had improved the procedures for supervising staff and supporting their practice. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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