Adams, Dawn

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 25 April 2023, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting the requirements.

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On 28 April 2023, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We served a welfare requirements notice on 3 May 2023. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. We have issued actions for the provider to take.

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ensure you are aware of issues in a child's home life which could be potential safeguarding concerns

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ensure you know how to recognise concerns about a child's welfare and when to make timely referrals to statutory safeguarding authorities, or follow up on referrals already made

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Actions needed by 19 May 2023 ensure you have a robust understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse.

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Additionally, the childminder has failed to notify us of her intention to use a household member as an assistant.

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On 18 May 2023, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and now fully understands their responsibilities.

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Additionally, during the regulatory visit on 18 May 2023, we found a new area of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting one of the other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. In relation to the new area of concern, on 18 May 2023, we issued an action for the provider to take.

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ensure there is a safe and hygienic area for food preparation.

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On 24 May 2023, the provider responded to the action set. We found the provider now has a robust understanding of the possible signs and indicators of abuse. The provider has ensured there is a hygienic area for preparing food for children. The childminder has also informed Ofsted of her intention to use an assistant.

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The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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