Backworth Childcare

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-foundationstage-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 20 July 2024, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements relating to safeguarding policy and procedures and staff:child ratios.

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Summary of outcome

On 1 October 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

Actions needed by 18 October 2024: (include bullet points as shown in the example below)

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n ensure the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures are kept up to date and are in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Partners

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n put in place effective procedures to demonstrate that checks have been carried out to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children

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n implement arrangements for the effective supervision of staff who have contact with children and families, in order to provide them consistently with support, coaching and training.

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Summary of outcome

On 10 October 2024 the provider responded to the actions set. We found the provider has updated their safeguarding policy and procedures. These are now in line with those of Local Safeguarding Partners. They have implemented appropriate arrangements for the safer recruitment of staff. They have put in place appropriate arrangements for the supervision of staff, to provide opportunities for support, coaching and training. 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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