Childminder in Rotherham

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 29 January 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, concerns about children's safety and welfare, suitable people, staff: child ratios, supporting and understanding children's behaviour, safety on outings, risk assessment.

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Summary of outcome

On 25 February 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We suspended the provider's registration on 25 February 2026 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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Summary of outcome

At the visit on 25 February 2026, 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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Summary of outcome

ensure that the premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and comply with requirements of health and safety legislation, including fire safety and hygiene requirements

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meet indoor space requirements and ensure equipment is organised in a way that meets the individual needs of all children

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ensure children's privacy is considered and balanced with safeguarding when changing nappies and supporting children with toileting and ensure that bathroom facilities are clean and hygienic

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take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises, particularly ensuring that the side gate is always locked ensure that you take all reasonable steps to make sure that children in your care are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how you are managing risks daily

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ensure there is a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 March 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had taken action to ensure that the indoor and outdoor environment is safe and suitable for children's use. The provider has removed any hazards to children and introduced additional safety measures, such as daily safety checks and cleaning routines to make sure all areas of the home is clean and hygienic for all children. The provider has introduced new toileting procedures for children that now take into account their privacy. The side gate is now locked at all times and there is a consistent record of children's attendance. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 March 2026, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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