Childminder in Croydon

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 14 May 2022, the provider notified us of a significant event that occurred at the setting. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of significant events and changes.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 May 2022, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting all the requirements. We have served welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the action below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure any assistant who has sole responsibility of children holds a valid paediatric first- aid qualification as required

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n administer appropriate first aid treatment and seek urgent medical care when required, such as when a child sustains a serious injury

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n ensure the ratios requirement is adhered to at all times

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n use risk assessment effectively to identify and remove anything that a child may come into contact with

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n keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance and the names of each child's key person.

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On 21 June 2022, we carried out a regulatory visit to monitor the actions raised and found that the provider had taken appropriate steps to meet the actions. The provider now ensures that ratios requirement is adhered to and keep records as required. Additionally, at the visit, we found new areas of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting all the requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. In relation to the new areas of concern, we issued an action for the provider to take below within the timescale set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n provide a safe and suitable sleeping arrangement to help support children's health and safety

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On 4 July 2022, the provider informed us that they had taken appropriate steps to address the action raised. We are satisfied with the action the provider had taken. 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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