Early years · Childcare Register letter
Childminder in Durham
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- Inspection datesingle source
27 Apr 2026
- URN verified
EY494991
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Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Tel: 0300 123 1231 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.gov.uk/ofsted
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
I inspected your childcare provision on 27 April 2026.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
I found that you were not meeting all of the requirements for registration on the Childcare Register and I discussed the reason(s) for this during the visit.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
We have therefore set the following actions:
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n improve knowledge of who, and how, to contact the local safeguarding partnership if there are concerns about children's safety 11/05/2026
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n implement, and follow, a written policy to safeguard children 11/05/2026
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n ensure that there is a written complaints policy in place which details the action to be taken if a complaint is made 11/05/2026
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n make sure that all required information for each child being cared for in the childminder's home is recorded, including their name, home address and date of birth, their parents' and carers' names, home address and telephone number and the days and times when they are cared for. 11/05/2026
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You must complete the actions by the dates shown.
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Please read carefully the registration requirements for the Childcare Register which are described in Annex C of The early years and childcare registration handbook, which you can find on our website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-registered-early-years-or- childcare-provider-in-england as you must meet these requirements in order to remain registered on the Childcare Register. Our Reference EY494991
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If you have any questions please contact us on 0300 123 1231 quoting the reference number at the top of this letter.
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