Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Summary of outcome

All early year's providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early year's 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 24 April 2023, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting the requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 29 June 2023, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We served a welfare requirements notice on 17 July 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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Summary of outcome

strengthen the safeguarding procedures in place for use of mobile phones in the setting. This is with particular regard to children being able to use their own mobile telephones while attending the setting

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ensure appropriate language and behaviour is consistently used by the provider and any assistants when communicating with children

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ensure children's behaviour is managed in an appropriate way by the provider and any assistants.

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On 29 June 2023, we found the provider had failed to notify Ofsted, of a significant event within the required timeframe, which is a requirement of their registration.

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Summary of outcome

The provider has since demonstrated that they are aware of what information needs to be notified to Ofsted. We are satisfied that the provider will inform Ofsted of any notifiable changes in the future.

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The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. On 02 August 2023, we carried out a monitoring visit and found the provider had responded to the actions set.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the provider had strengthened their safeguarding policies and procedures, with particular regard to the use of mobile phones in the setting. The provider and assistants have refreshed their knowledge about managing children's behaviour appropriately in the setting and recognised the importance of having a consistent approach. They have reflected on the language used to communicate with children to ensure it is positive and appropriate.

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Summary of outcome

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

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Summary of outcome

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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