Childminder in North Yorkshire

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 15 July 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to suitable people; staff: child ratio requirements; safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment; and changes that must be notified to Ofsted or the relevant childminder agency.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 July 2025, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. 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 provide Ofsted with the required information about any assistants working on the premises, so that they can complete the required suitability checks before they are included in ratios

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n provide Ofsted with the relevant information about any adults living on the premises, so that they can complete the required suitability checks

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Summary of outcome

n ensure you are working with the required staff: child ratio requirements.

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Summary of outcome

The provider acknowledged their misunderstanding about the requirements. They also responded to the actions raised within timescales. The provider made sure that Ofsted received all relevant information about the new assistants. This enabled Ofsted to carry out the necessary suitability checks. The provider made sure that the assistants did not have access to the childminding setting before suitability checks were completed. We were satisfied with the action taken. 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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