Childminder in Shropshire

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

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Summary of outcome

On 12 July 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and this impacted on children's overall safety. We have 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

The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n submit forms to Ofsted to allow suitability checks to be completed for anyone who works or comes into regular contact with children

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n maintain ratios at all times to ensure children have their care needs met and receive the full support they require

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n ensure premises, including outdoor areas, are fit for purpose by maintaining to a suitable standard

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n ensure risk assessments are effective by identifying and removing risks within the environment, particularly the outdoor areas.

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

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Summary of outcome

On 9 August 2024, we carried out a further regulatory visit. We found that the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has taken action to submit the forms to allow Ofsted to check the suitability of anyone who works or comes into regular contact with children. The provider has also taken action to ensure ratios are maintained at all times. We also found that the provider has taken steps to ensure the premises are fit for purpose, safe and suitable for children.

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Summary of outcome

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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