Childminder in Medway

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 20 January 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff:child ratios, safety on outings and accident or injury.

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Summary of outcome

On 12 March 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. 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

n ensure required staff: child ratios are maintained at all times and meet the individual needs of all children particularly, where exceptions to the normal numbers of children are made

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n ensure at least one adult has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate at all times when children are present

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Summary of outcome

n take all reasonable steps to ensure that children in your care are not exposed to risks.

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Summary of outcome

On 31 March 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding to ensure at least one adult with paediatric first-aid qualification is present with children at all times. Furthermore, the provider had reviewed procedures for risk assessments to improve children's safety and staff: child ratios meet children's individual needs. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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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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