Childminder in Reading

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 8 January 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff: child ratios

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Summary of outcome

On 22 January 2026, 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.

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Summary of outcome

n implement appropriate whistleblowing produces for assistants to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice

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n take steps to ensure the suitability of any person who may have regular contact with children on the premise where childminding is being provided and that any assistants are clear on the procedure to follow in the event of any unvetted adults visiting the premises

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n improve your knowledge and understanding of how to provide high quality support for children's learning and development and ensure children's care needs are consistently met, including keeping your own and any assistants knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements up to date

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n improve your understanding of your roles and responsibilities in relation to ensuring the suitability of adults and the role of the designated lead for safeguarding

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n improve your understanding of the role and use of assistants

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n take steps to ensure that fire exits remain clear of hazards and obstructions

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n ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken daily in a safe, suitable environment.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 February 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions, raised at their last regulatory event. We found that the provider had improve their safeguarding policies and procedures which include the whistleblowing procedure. They also improved their knowledge of the importance of ensuring the suitability of any person having contact with children. In addition, they improved their understanding of the updated early years foundation stage requirements. They completed safeguarding training to enhance their knowledge of their roles and responsibilities, alongside their understanding of the role of the assistant. Furthermore, they had taken steps to improve the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure that they are safe and suitable for children to access daily.

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Summary of outcome

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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