Childminder, Out-of school day care in Surrey

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 14 July 2023, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. We suspended the provider's registration because we believe children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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Summary of outcome

On 2 October 2023, we carried out a regulatory visit and took steps to cancel the provider's registration. On 8 December 2023, the provider objected to us taking this step. Having heard the provider's reasons for objecting to this step, we have decided not to proceed with cancellation and the provider remains registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 28 December 2023, we 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 implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children that is in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partnership

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Summary of outcome

n improve knowledge and understanding of how to identify safeguarding issues and how to respond in a timely and appropriate way to child protection concerns including allegations

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Summary of outcome

n improve knowledge of keeping a written record of any accidents or injuries sustained by children on the premises and the first-aid treatment given.

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Summary of outcome

On 6 February 2024, we lifted the suspension because we were satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children had been removed. On 14 February 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge of child protection procedures and managing accidental injuries and now fully understands their responsibilities. 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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