Childminder in Barnet

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 21 February 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to concerns about children's safety and welfare and suitable people.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 27 February 2025 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 has 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 29 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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Summary of outcome

n improve knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of allegations being made against anyone living, working, or looking after children at the premises from which the childminding is provided

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n keep a written record of all accidents or injuries and first-aid treatment provided

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n improve knowledge and understanding of how to share accurate and sufficiently detailed information with parents, which includes Ofsted's role as the regulator n improve knowledge and understanding of matters that must be notified to Ofsted and the required timeframes for doing so.

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Summary of outcome

On 4 June 2025, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to engage with Ofsted in relation to matters that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children had been removed.

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Summary of outcome

On 17 June 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had attended further training to improve their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. They had developed new accident recording logs and they had familiarised themselves with notification requirements. 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. 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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