Early years · Early years complaint outcome
Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent
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- Inspection datesingle source
13 Aug 2026
- URN verified
224480
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- On 10 July 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, concerns about children's safety and welfare, suitable people, risk assessment, changes that must be notified and staff: child ratios. p.1
- 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. p.1
- demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the changes and significant events that must be notified to Ofsted p.1
- We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of the changes and significant events that must be notified to Ofsted. p.1
- Additionally, the provider had improved their understanding that any person caring for children on the premises must be notified to Ofsted and be included under their registration to care for children at the premises where childminding is provided. p.1
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- 2
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- Flesch 40, typical 42
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- 18 words
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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. 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 10 July 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, concerns about children's safety and welfare, suitable people, risk assessment, changes that must be notified and staff: child ratios.
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Summary of outcome
On 12 August 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.
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n ensure that Ofsted is notified of all persons caring for children on the premises where childminding is provided
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n demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the changes and significant events that must be notified to Ofsted
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n ensure that all choking incidents requiring intervention, are accurately recorded and include details of where and how the child choked.
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Summary of outcome
On 18 August 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of the changes and significant events that must be notified to Ofsted. They had strengthened their record-keeping, ensuring all choking incidents requiring intervention are accurately recorded. Additionally, the provider had improved their understanding that any person caring for children on the premises must be notified to Ofsted and be included under their registration to care for children at the premises where childminding is provided.
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Summary of outcome
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 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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