Childminder in Kirklees

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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 26 October 2022, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The report and inspection outcome will be published in due course. Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on 2 November 2022. 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. Actions needed by 11 November 2022:

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n gain a better understanding of local reporting procedures, including what to do in the event of an allegation, or concerns about a child's welfare so that these can be acted on in a timely manner

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n implement effective hygiene practices that promote the good health of children and help to minimise or stop the spread of infection

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n ensure children are not exposed to any risks, and that the organisation of equipment does not restrict the space available for children, particularly in the outdoor area

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n ensure a record is kept of any complaints, along with the actions taken and the outcome.

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n undertake professional development opportunities to ensure that you, and your assistants, have the skills, training and knowledge to offer children quality learning experiences and support continuous improvement.

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On 14 November 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 and due by 11 November 2022. We found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others. The provider had improved the knowledge and understanding of their local safeguarding procedures, including what to do if they have child protection concerns or if an allegation was made against them. The provider had also decided to cease using their back garden for outdoor play and instead take children on walks to local parks.

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Additionally, during the regulatory visit on 14 November 2022, we found a new area of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting another requirement as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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In relation to the new areas of concern and the unmet actions, on 14 November 2022, we served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. Actions needed by 28 November 2022:

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n implement effective hygiene practices that promote the good health of children and help to minimise or stop the spread of infection

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n ensure a record is kept of any complaints, along with the actions taken and the outcome

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n ensure detailed and accurate records are kept, particularly in relation to any safeguarding concerns, to enable the safe and efficient management of the setting, and that these are easily accessible and available.

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On 29 November 2022, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was the check whether provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their last inspection and due by 28 November 2022. We found the provider had improved their record keeping processes, including how they record details of any complaints they may receive. We also found that the provider had improved their hygiene practices. We are satisfied that the actions which were due by 28 November 2022 have been met.

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On 27 January 2023, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was the check whether provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their last inspection and due by 26 January 2023. We found that the provider and her assistant had completed professional development to improve their practice. We are satisfied that the actions have been met. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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