Childminder in Kent

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 13 March 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, and suitable people. We have issued actions for the provider to take.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure all those working with children know and understand policies and procedures related to raising concerns about children's safety or welfare, and what to do if an allegation was made about an adult, in line with local reporting procedures

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that any assistants or anyone living or working at the premises has been deemed suitable and where suitability has not been checked they are not left alone with children unsupervised at any time.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 March 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider has improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, including how and where to refer concerns accurately and in line with local safeguarding reporting procedures. The provider has also ensured all those who work with them have received further training to ensure they fully understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. Assistants have also all been made aware of the setting's updated policies and procedures for safeguarding and have undertaken refresher training to ensure they know what to do if they are concerned about a child or if an allegation was made about an adult. The provider now fully understands their responsibilities for ensuring the ongoing suitability of anyone who works or lives with them.

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Summary of outcome

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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