Childminder in Sheffield

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 23 August 2022, we carried out a regulatory visit and found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of significant events, which is a requirement of their registration.

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Summary of outcome

Furthermore, we found the provider was not meeting some of the other 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

develop a greater understanding of your own safeguarding policy by increasing your knowledge about what to do if an allegation is made against yourself or a household member including, what is the correct procedure for notifying the appropriate agencies

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Summary of outcome

implement effective risk assessments relating to hygiene and safety to ensure indoor spaces are safe and clean for children to use.

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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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Summary of outcome

The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 September 2022, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and now fully understands their responsibilities. The provider has implemented effective procedures for identifying risks and maintaining her premises to ensure that they remain suitable for children.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. 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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