Childminder in Durham

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 27 September 2023, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The report and inspection outcome will be published in due course. Following the inspection we served a welfare requirements notice on 06 October 2023. 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. Actions needed by 12 October 2023:

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n implement a policy and procedure to safeguard children in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding children's partnership

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n improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, with particular regard to female genital mutilation (FGM) and what to do in the event of an allegation against a member of the household¿

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n have regard to the 'Prevent duty guidance 2015'

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n implement clear risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and hygienic for children to access both indoors and outdoors

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On 13 October 2023, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their last inspection.

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Summary of outcome

We found that the provider had updated their safeguarding policy with support from the Local Authority and it is now in line with the guidance and procedures of the local children's safeguarding partnership. The childminder shows she understands the updates to her policy. The childminder is able to discuss her understanding of FGM and is aware of signs and systems of this type of abuse. She is clear on her duty to report any concerns or evidence regarding FGM. The childminder has improved her knowledge of what to do in the event of an allegation against herself or member of the household. She now shows an understanding of the role of the LADO and knows when they would need to be contacted. The childminder is able to discuss the signs and symptoms of radicalisation and understands her responsibility to report any concerns she has regarding children's exposure to extremism or terrorism. The childminders policy also reflects this duty and contains the relevant contacts

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for reporting concerns. The childminder has reviewed her risk assessment procedures and ensures that the premises are safe and hygienic before children arrive. For example, the outdoor area is clean and safe for children to play in. The bathroom and kitchen areas are clear of hazards and are clean and tidy.

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

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