Childminder in South Tyneside

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.

p.1

Summary of outcome

On 20th June 2023, we received concerns that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of significant events, which is a requirement of their registration.

p.1

Summary of outcome

On 27th June 2023, we carried out a regulatory visit. In addition to the failure to notify, we found the provider was not meeting some additional requirements.

p.1

Summary of outcome

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.

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure you follow appropriate safeguarding procedures in relation to notifying the LADO and Ofsted of any in relation to any person living, working, or looking after children at the premises, and of the action taken in respect of the allegations. These notifications must be made as soon as is reasonably practicable, but at the latest within 14 days of the allegations being made

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure you notify Ofsted regarding any changes to household members or assistants. Notification must always be within 14 days

p.1

Summary of outcome

n take all reasonable steps to ensure staff and children are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how you are managing risks in relation to the security of the premises and the safety of the rear garden, in relation to accessible cables

p.1

Summary of outcome

n ensure that the premises, equipment and outdoor areas are consistently maintained at a suitable standard of hygiene.

p.1

Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

p.1

Summary of outcome

On 05 July 2023, we attempted to carry out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions. However we suspended the provider's registration on the 05 July 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.

p.1

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.

p.2

Publication of complaints

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

p.2

Publication of complaints

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

p.2