Claire Elizabeth Brierley

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All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', which you can find at http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a childminder is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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On 9 January 2025, we received concerns that the childminder was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, the learning and development requirements, learning and development considerations, assessment,

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suitable people, safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.

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On 18 and 21 February 2025, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the childminder was not meeting some of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the childminder to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The childminder will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure training and support is accessed so that you can demonstrate a secure understanding of your role and responsibilities to meet the EYFS requirements

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n maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues so that the correct action is taken should there be concerns about a child's welfare or in the event of an allegation being made

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n ensure that children are always within sight and hearing particularly when on outings

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n ensure that there is a written record of all accidents or injuries children sustain in your care including any first aid treatment, and that this is shared with parents

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n ensure that cots and bedding are in good condition and suited to the age of the child/baby who are placed down safely in line with the government safety guidance

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n ensure that information is shared with parents including how the EYFS curriculum is being delivered, and how parents and/or carers can access more information. On 13 March 2025, we received two further concerns that the childminder was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, Staff: child ratios, suitable People, safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.

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On 17 March 2025 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the childminder had responded to some of the actions set. The childminder has completed safeguarding training to update their knowledge and understanding of child protection. They are clear on the action to take should there be concerns about a child's welfare or in the event of an allegation being made. The childminder now keeps records of any accidents or injuries children sustain in their care and parents are informed. The childminder has purchased new mats and bedding, which helps to ensure children's comfort as they sleep. They also ensure children are settled to sleep in line with latest government guidance. The childminder has also updated information for parents and/or/carers regarding the early years' foundation stage including welcome packs for any new children and updates. Additionally, during the regularly visit, we found new areas of concern. We found the childminder was not meeting

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some of the requirements. We have served a further welfare requirements notice. The childminder will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure that staffing arrangements meet the needs of all children particularly when exceptions to the usual ratios are made

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n ensure parents are informed of how staffing is organised and how the needs of all children are met

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n ensure risk assessments for outings include consideration of staff-to-child ratios, to help ensure children's safety

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n ensure children are offered meals that are healthy balanced and nutritious

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On 02 June 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the childminder had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at the last visit. We found that the childminder had met the actions set in the welfare requirement notice.

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The childminder has updated her knowledge around staffing arrangements and knows how to meet the needs of children, including when applying exceptions to ratio requirements. In addition, she has informed parents and carers about these arrangements and has given them information on how their children's needs are met. The childminder has updated her risk assessments for outings and has a secure understanding of the number of children that she can care for. She has introduced new healthy eating procedures and provides parents with information of how to support their children's nutrition at home.

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We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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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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