Childminder in Gateshead

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 24 March 2025, concerns were initially raised due to information received as part of adult suitability checking procedures.

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Summary of outcome

On 7 May 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. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n implement effective, rigorous and timely procedures to enable Ofsted to evaluate whether any person who may have regular contact with children (for example, someone living or working on the same premises where the childminding is being provided), are suitable

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n ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant LSP and are fully understood and implemented by all adults working with children

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n take all reasonable steps to ensure that children in your care, and any assistants, are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how you are managing risks in relation to the large boards and broken chair in the outdoor play area, and the damaged furniture indoors

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n implement appropriate arrangements for the supervision of assistants who have contact with children, families, and carers. Ensure that the supervision procedure supports staffs' ongoing professional development and provides support, coaching, and training for the assistant and promotes the best interests of children.

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On 29 May 2025, we carried out a further regulatory visit to monitor that the actions have been successfully completed. We found that the provider has taken some action. For example, they have eliminated risks in relation to the large boards and broken chair in the outdoor play area, and the damaged furniture indoors.

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The provider has also implemented adequate arrangements for the supervision, coaching and support of assistants who have contact with children, families, and carers.

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We also found however, that the provider has not addressed the actions in relation to implementing effective, rigorous and timely procedures to enable Ofsted to evaluate whether any person who may have regular contact with children are suitable. They have also not ensured that their safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant LSP. This compromises children's safety and welfare.

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Summary of outcome

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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n implement effective, rigorous and timely procedures to enable Ofsted to evaluate whether any person who may have regular contact with children (for example, someone living or working on the same premises where the childminding is being provided), are suitable

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n ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant LSP and are fully understood and implemented by all adults working with children.

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On 10 June 2025, we carried out a further regulatory visit to monitor that the actions highlighted in the welfare requirements notice have been successfully completed. We found that the provider has taken appropriate action. All household members and assistants are now in the process of being suitability checked. The provider has also ensured that her safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant LSP. The procedure is understood and can be clearly explained by adults working with children. 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. 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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