Childminder in Plymouth

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 7 July 2023, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 July 2023, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. 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.

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Summary of outcome

n keep an accurate daily record of the names and times of children's attendance at the setting

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n keep a written record each time medicine is administered to a child.

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Summary of outcome

Additional action needed by the later date of 31 July 2023:

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Summary of outcome

n work with other professionals and provide targeted support for children who require additional help.

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Summary of outcome

On 24 July 2023, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. The focus of the call was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions due by 19 July 2023.

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Summary of outcome

We found the provider had reviewed their system to record children's attendance. They had also refreshed their knowledge of their procedures for administering medication to children and are now aware of the need to document each time medication is administered.

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Summary of outcome

On 8 August 2023, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. The focus of the call was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions due by 31 July 2023. We found the provider had developed her knowledge and understanding about how to meet children's individual needs. For example, she recognises the importance of making timely referrals for advice and to obtain additional support. In addition, she has a better understanding of the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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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.

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Publication of complaints

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

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Publication of complaints

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

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