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.

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Summary of outcome

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 20 September 2023, the provider notified us of a significant event. 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 26 September 2023 and 2 January 2024, we carried out regulatory telephone calls, and on 24 October 2023 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

Actions needed by Wednesday 31 January 2024:

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Summary of outcome

• develop a robust understanding of matters you must notify Ofsted about, including any changes that may affect the suitability of assistants

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• develop an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, particularly the procedure to follow when an allegation is made against a provider and/or assistant

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• ensure that you understand and implement safe practices to safeguard children, particularly with regards to protecting children's privacy during toileting routines.

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Summary of outcome

On 31 January 2024, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has taken appropriate steps to develop their knowledge of safeguarding policy and procedures in relation to any allegations raised against them or assistants. The provider has developed an understanding of what information must be shared with Ofsted. Safeguarding measures have been reviewed, and the provider has implemented acceptable safeguarding measures to ensure children's privacy is respected at all times during personal care routines.

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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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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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