Childminder in Tower Hamlets

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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Summary of outcome

On 18 April 2023, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. We also found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 19 April 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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Summary of outcome

On 15 June 2023, we interviewed the provider. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. 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 and suspended.

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Summary of outcome

n improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures with particular regard to the identification and management of allegations

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n improve knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including female genital mutilation, how to identify signs that indicate children may be at risk, and the correct safeguarding procedures to follow

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n improve knowledge and understanding of 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales' so that you are able to identify risks to children from extreme views and radicalisation

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n improve arrangements for responding to complaints when a complaint is made, and know what the correct procedures are to follow n improve knowledge and understanding of what must be notified to Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

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

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Summary of outcome

On 18 July 2023, the provider notified us of their wish to resign their registration. Consequently, we lifted the suspension to allow us to resign their registration. They are no longer a registered childcare provider.

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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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