Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

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 30 April 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to risk assessment.

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Summary of outcome

On 14 May 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 at any one time that the number of children being cared for does not exceed the maximum of six children under the age of eight years old

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n take reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risk and demonstrate how risks are assessed and managed, for example ensuring the safety and suitability of vehicles and drivers when children are being transported in third party vehicles

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n maintain clear and accurate records of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their days and hours of attendance.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 May the provider responded to Ofsted with evidence to show compliance with the notice. On 28 May 2026 we carried out a monitoring visit. We found that the provider has reduced the number of young children she has on roll, to ensure she does not exceed caring for the maximum of six children under the age of eight years old at any one time.

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Summary of outcome

The provider only now transports minded children in her own vehicle, or walks with children. She has provided evidence that where children were previously transported in another vehicle, it was safe and suitable.

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Summary of outcome

The provider now ensures that she maintains clear and accurate records of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their days and hours of attendance. We are satisfied the provider has met the requirements raised in relation to staff-child ratios, risk assessment and information about the childminder. 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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