Childminder in Kent

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 20 March 2025, the provider notified us about safeguarding policies and procedures. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 26 March 2025, 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. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that you have a robust knowledge of how to contact local statutory children's services immediately when there are concerns regarding children in your care

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n ensure there are robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place which cover the action to take when there are safeguarding concerns about a child, and the action take in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living or working on the premises

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n ensure you undertake a child protection course that enables you to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity

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n ensure you maintain accurate records and share relevant information with other professionals immediately to safeguard children in your care. We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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On 2 April 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, and how to report concerns in a timely manner. T he information gathered suggests that the provider is now meeting the requirements of their registration. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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Summary of outcome

The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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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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