Childminder in Croydon

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 29 May 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, and qualifications, training, support and skills.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 May 2024, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 31 May 2024 because we believed 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 had 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 19 June 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements but had taken action to put these right. We found that the provider has improved risk assessments. The provider was able to recognise some of the risks and has put a new risk assessment in place.

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Summary of outcome

Additionally, during the regulatory visit on 19 June 2024 we found new areas of concern. This means that the provider was not meeting other requirements as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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Summary of outcome

In relation to the new areas of concerns we found on the 19 June 2024. The provider has notified Ofsted to allow Ofsted to undertake suitability checks on every other person looking after children on the premises.

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Summary of outcome

We issued actions for the provider to take:

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Summary of outcome

Actions needed by 29 August 2024 n The provider must implement safeguarding policies and procedures in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant local safeguarding partners.

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Summary of outcome

n The provider must ensure the correct procedure is followed when administering first aid in response to a medical emergency.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 July 2024, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed.

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Summary of outcome

On 29 August 2024, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider ensured that the written safeguarding policy and procedures, are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). The provider has enhanced her knowledge of how to administer first aid in a medical emergency situation.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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