Childminder in Leicestershire

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 31 May 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to suitable person, key person, risk assessment and changes that must be notified to Ofsted. 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.

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Summary of outcome

On 24 June 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. 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 ensure staff: child ratios are met at all times

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n ensure that there is at least one person on site who has a current paediatric first aid certificate on the premises at all times when children are present

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n ensure that the arrangements and procedures for changing any children in nappies are suitable and implemented effectively

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n implement effective support, coaching and training for any assistants that may work with you to promote the best interests of children n provide training and support to ensure that any assistants that work with you understand the safeguarding policies and procedures to promote children's safety and welfare

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n ensure that that premises is secure at all times, to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 July 2025 we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the childminder had responded to the actions set. They have taken steps to ensure that adult:child ratios are met at all times. The childminder has improved arrangements for changing children in nappies. The childminder has implemented appropriate coaching and training to ensure that any assistants understand child protection procedures and are supported in their role. The childminder understands the importance of making sure that the premises are secure at all times.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the childminder 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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