Childminder in Dudley

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 21 January 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, and supporting and understanding children's behaviour.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 21 January 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

On 2 February 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. 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

n ensure that children's behaviour is supported in an appropriate and consistent way that promotes a positive sense of wellbeing and helps children to understand what is expected of them

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n ensure that safeguarding policies are understood and implemented, specifically in relation to an allegation being raised, so that relevant agencies are informed

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n ensure that children are placed down to sleep safely, in line with the latest guidance

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n improve the arrangements for supervision of assistants, including providing support and coaching that promotes the best interests of children and fosters continuous improvement.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. On 6 February 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.

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Summary of outcome

On 4 March 2026, we carried out an inspection. The report and inspection outcome will be published in due course. 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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