Early years · Early years complaint outcome
Childminder in Durham
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- Inspection datesingle source
28 May 2026
- URN verified
EY284353
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- On 21 May 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to information and record keeping, concerns about children's safety and welfare, suitable people, staff taking medication/other substances, and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. p.1
- During the visit, we found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. p.1
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- Pages
- 1
- Words of findings
- 210
- shorter than usual (typical 281)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 34, typical 42
- Average sentence
- 19 words
- Next steps
- 1
- typical 1
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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
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Summary of outcome
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 May 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to information and record keeping, concerns about children's safety and welfare, suitable people, staff taking medication/other substances, and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.
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Summary of outcome
On 26 May 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. During the visit, we found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. The provider has taken action to put this right. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. 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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