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, 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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On 03 August 2022 we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The overall effectiveness of the provision was judged to be inadequate. The inspection report sets out the actions the provider was required to take to meet the requirements.

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On 01 September 2022, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their last inspection.

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n take prompt action to ensure a good knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding matters, including signs and symptoms of possible abuse and the risk to children from wider safeguarding issues

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n ensure all medication and substances hazardous to children are out of sight and reach

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n take prompt action to ensure that the premises are fit for purpose, so that the space is suitable for the ages of children cared for and that all areas are free from clutter

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n ensure the premises are organised to provide children with the required space as laid out in the legal requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage

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n ensure the sleeping arrangements for children are in line with the latest government safety guidance

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n ensure risk assessment identifies and minimises all hazards to children, indoors and outdoors

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n ensure appropriate insurance is obtain for the transportation of children in vehicles n ensure children's records are up to date and accurate.

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We suspended the provider's registration on 01 September 2022 because we believe 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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On 23 September 2022, we carried out a regulatory visit to monitor the welfare requirements notice. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and now fully understands their responsibilities. The provider has taken appropriate steps to ensure that all medication and substances hazardous to children were out of sight and reach. We found the provider has ensured that the premises are suitable to care for children and risks have been identified and minimised. The provider had organised the premises so that children had adequate space. We found that the provider has made plans to ensure the sleeping arrangements are in line with the latest government safety guidance. The provider has demonstrated that she holds appropriate insurance to transport children in vehicles. Children's records have been updated and are now accurate.

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On 27 September 2022, 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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We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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