Childminder in Hampshire

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 3 March 2026, the provider notified us about an incident regarding suitable people. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of significant incident.

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Summary of outcome

On 8 May 2026 and 15 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

• implement a safeguarding policy and procedure that is in line with the local safeguarding partnership procedures, that clearly sets out what action to taken if safeguarding concerns are raised

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Summary of outcome

• take immediate action to ensure you have full and relevant paediatric first aid consistent with the Annex A criteria to meet the requirements of your registration and keep children safe

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• improve the organisation of indoor and outdoor premises, to ensure that areas used by children are hygienic and safe

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• improve risk assessment procedures to ensure that any potential hazards or risks are identified promptly, and action is taken to remove or minimise risk to children.

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Summary of outcome

On 26 May 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had reviewed and updated their safeguarding policy and procedures. The provider has attended the required paediatric first aid training and demonstrates an understanding of their responsibility to maintain this training in line with requirements. Additionally, the provider has made improvements to both indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure they are safe and hygienic for children. Risk assessments have also been reviewed and strengthened to enable the prompt identification of potential hazards, ensuring that children are able to play and learn within a safe environment. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. 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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