Childminder in Calderdale

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. On 14 November 2022, we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements. On 25 November 2022, we carried out an unannounced regulatory visit. We found that the provider had not notified Ofsted of a new adult living on the premises. We also found that the premises were not suitable for the provision of childminding. Following this visit, we suspended the provider's registration and served the provider with a Welfare Requirements Notice (WRN). 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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ensure that the premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises

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take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children, staff and others on the premises in the case of fire or any other emergency, and make sure fire exits are clearly identifiable, free of obstruction and easily opened from the inside

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remove rubbish and clutter from the inside and outside of the premises and organise all areas in a way that meets the needs of children

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provide an area which is adequately equipped to provide healthy meals, snacks and drinks for children as necessary and is suitable for the hygienic preparation of food for children

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take all reasonable steps to ensure staff and children in their care are not exposed to risks and be able to demonstrate how they are managing risks

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provide Ofsted with the information it needs to check that persons who may have regular contact with children, including those living or working on the premises, are suitable

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do not allow people, whose suitability has not been checked, including through a criminal records check, to have unsupervised contact with children being cared for.

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On 5 January 2023, we carried out an announced regulatory visit. We found that the premises were still not suitable for the provision of childminding. Following this visit, we served the provider with a second Welfare Requirements Notice. The provider's registration remains suspended.

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take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children, and others on the premises in the case of fire or any other emergency, and make sure fire exit routes are free of obstruction

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provide an area which is adequately equipped to provide healthy meals, snacks and drinks for children as necessary and is suitable for the hygienic preparation of food for children

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ensure that the premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises

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take all reasonable steps to ensure children in their care are not exposed to risks and be able to demonstrate how they are managing risks.

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On 14 February 2023, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had cleared fire exit routes and was able to demonstrate how to identify and remove risks to children. We also found that the provider had taken action to ensure that the kitchen was clean and equipped for the hygienic preparation of food for children

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We also 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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