Childminder in Merton

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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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Summary of outcome

On 16 October 2025, we received concerns that the childminder was not meeting requirements relating to concerns about children's safety and welfare.

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Summary of outcome

On 26 November 2025, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the childminder was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take.

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Summary of outcome

n gain a secure understanding of the role of the assistant, including the requirement to obtain parental permission for children to be left in an assistant's sole care

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n improve understanding of staff: child ratios to protect children's safety and well-being

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n develop knowledge of what to notify Ofsted as a childcare provider within the required timeframe.

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On 30 January 2026, we received concerns that the childminder was not meeting requirements relating to concerns about children's safety and welfare, safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment and staff: child ratios.

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Summary of outcome

On 4 February 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the childminder not meeting some of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the childminder to take the actions below within the timescales set out.

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n ensure that any assistants have been deemed suitable for their roles by Ofsted before they can be used in ratios with children

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n ensure that adults, particularly assistants, do not smoke, vape or use e-cigarettes in or on the premises when children are present or about to be present in the setting n target professional development to improve knowledge and understanding of your role as a childminder, to provide a good quality early years provision

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n provide appropriate supervision, coaching and training for all assistants, to meet children's individual needs and development, support their health and promote their learning

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n ensure that all assistants have sufficient understanding and use of English to meet children's individual learning, welfare and well-being needs

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n ensure that the required staff: child ratios are met at all times

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n ensure appropriate hygiene procedures are in place and followed, including when changing children in nappies.

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On 3 March 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the childminder had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their last regulatory event. We found that the childminder had improved their knowledge and understanding of the importance of ensuring that any assistants have been deemed suitable for their roles by Ofsted before they can be used in ratios with children. The childminder reviewed the setting's no-smoking policy and is working with her assistants to reinforce it and ensure it is followed. The childminder and her assistants have improved their understanding of how to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns. They have completed relevant training, including improving their understanding of the staff:child ratio requirements for childminders, to help keep children safe. The childminder's assistants have taken steps to improve their understanding and use of English, to better meet children's

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individual learning, welfare and well-being needs. The childminder has improved hygiene routines, including when changing children in nappies, to promote their health and wellbeing.

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We are satisfied that the childminder has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The childminder will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

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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