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--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 28 May 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 3 June 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. Following this visit we issued a welfare requirement notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the action below within the timescale set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n develop a secure understanding of the role of relevant safeguarding agencies, including the local authority designated officer (LADO), to be able to appropriately refer concerns about children's welfare

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n develop the knowledge needed to respond to an accident or medical emergency

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n ensure that ratios are adhered to in order to consistently and effectively meet children's safety and care needs, paying close attention to the supervision of children while they sleep, eat and drink

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n implement effective systems for the safe storage and administration of medication n ensure that all areas of the premises are clean and suitable, including areas used for the preparation of food and that the bathroom facilities and play spaces are free from hazardous materials and equipment

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n take all reasonable steps to identify and reduce the risks to children, particularly in the garden.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. 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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