Childminder in Lancashire

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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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On 6 October 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting

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requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, concerns about children's safety and welfare, suitable people, supporting and understanding children's behaviour and special educational needs.

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On 7 October 2025, we suspended the provider's registration because we believe 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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On 17 October 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.

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n demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of child protection concerns about children in your care

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n demonstrate how every child's care, in particular those children with special education and or disabilities needs is tailored to meet their individual needs

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n demonstrate effective arrangements are in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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n demonstrate knowledge of how to support, understand and manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way

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n demonstrate your understanding of procedures to follow should you be required to use physical intervention for a child in your care

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n demonstrate how you ensure that you take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises

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n demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of risk assessment so that hazards are identified and minimised to ensure children's safety

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n demonstrate how you ensure that children's information is handled in a way that ensures confidentiality.

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On 7 November 2025, we conducted a regulatory visit. We found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others. The provider has ensured that their premises are secure and has revised their risk assessments. The provider has undertaken additional safeguarding training to ensure that their knowledge and procedures are up to date when following up concerns about a child.

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We have served another welfare requirements notice. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n demonstrate effective arrangements are in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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n demonstrate knowledge of how to support, understand and manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way

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n demonstrate how you ensure that children's information is handled in a way that ensures confidential

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On 26 November, we conducted another regulatory visit. At this visit, the provider notified us of their wish to resign their registration. They are no longer a registered childcare provider.

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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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