Childminder in Darlington

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. On 7 October 2025, the provider notified us about safeguarding and policies and procedures, supporting and understanding children's behaviour. 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 15 October 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit and 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. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure safeguarding policies and procedures, and records are clear in identifying any issues of concern in a child's life, this includes effective and timely liaison, and information sharing with other agencies and professionals

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Summary of outcome

n improve your knowledge and understanding of the role of the Local Authority Designated Office (LADO), and what action to take in the event of an allegation being made against you

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n ensure that children and family's information is handled in a way that ensures confidentiality and protects their privacy

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n ensure that records are easily accessible and available to those who have a right to see them.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied with the action taken by the provider. The provider remains 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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