Childminder in Hampshire

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. 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 26 September 2023, the provider notified us about an incident that had taken place. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of a significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 27 September 2023, we carried out an unannounced regulatory visit. We have served a welfare requirement 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 improve procedures to keep children safe, in particular with regard to outings, to ensure children are within sight and hearing at all times

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n implement a robust risk assessment process and take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks

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n take immediate action to ensure that children cannot leave the premises unsupervised

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n ensure that Ofsted is provided with the required information to enable checks to be completed, to establish the suitability of household members and effectively safeguard children

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n strengthen the exchange of information shared with parents and gather more precise detail when children first start, to consider prior achievements and development.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 October 2023, we carried out an unannounced visit to check what action the provider had taken. We found that they had reviewed the information obtained from parents and demonstrated appropriate arrangements to assess risks to children, particularly with regard to outings and ensuring the premises are secure. We found the provider had taken appropriate action to update Ofsted with relevant information regarding all household members.

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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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