Childminder in Camden

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 28 March 2023, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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The report and inspection outcome will be published in due course. Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirement notice on 30 March 2023. 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.

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n improve your knowledge of the government's statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' to ensure concerns about children's welfare would be she shared with agencies who have a statutory responsibility without delay

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n ensure there are suitable facilities for the hygienic preparation of food for children

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n ensure your premises, including overall floor space are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises, you must comply with requirements of health and safety legislation (including fire safety and hygiene requirements)

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n ensure your premises and equipment is organised in a way that meets the needs of children, and ensure minimum indoor space requirements are met

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n ensure there is appropriate sleep provision for babies and cots/bedding are in good condition and suited to the age of the child

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n ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure children in your care are not exposed to risks

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n ensure that information relating to a child is handled in a way that ensures confidentiality n ensure you have a record of the following information for each child in your care: full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers

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n ensure you maintain an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, and their hours of attendance.

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We suspended the provider's registration on 30 March 2023, 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 17 April 2023, we carried out a regulatory monitoring visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had taken measures to meet the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their last inspection.

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We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. They now fully understand their responsibilities with regards to sharing information appropriately. The provider has improved hygiene measures in her home. This helps to ensure the facilities are suitable for the safe preparation of food. The environment has been removed of clutter, this helps to ensure the environment is safe and suitable for the children. There is now space for children to sit and eat, to play and to rest comfortably. The provider has implemented daily risk assessments to help keep the environment safe and free from hazards. All children now have appropriate information in place to support the provider to meet their individual needs. The provider has implemented new procedures to help ensure children's attendance is recorded accurately to support their safety.

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

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On 18 April 2023, we lifted the suspension of the providers registration.

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The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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