Early years · Early years complaint outcome
Childminder in Sheffield
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- Inspection datesingle source
14 Aug 2026
- URN verified
300647
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- On 29 May 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, suitable people and changes that must be notified to Ofsted or the relevant childminder agency (CMA). 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
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- Flesch 37, typical 42
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- 20 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 29 May 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, suitable people and changes that must be notified to Ofsted or the relevant childminder agency (CMA).
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Summary of outcome
On 11 August 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. This has been discussed with the provider who now understands their duties to report such events to Ofsted.
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Summary of outcome
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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Summary of outcome
n strengthen the safeguarding policy to include the thresholds for allegations and concerns about adults who work with children, and the procedures for reporting these to the local authority designated officer, in line with local safeguarding children partnership guidance.
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Summary of outcome
n ensure that the local authority designated officer is notified about any allegations or concerns about anyone living, working, or looking after children at the premises.
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Summary of outcome
On 15 August 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their safeguarding policies to include the thresholds for allegations and concerns about adults who work with children, and the procedures for reporting these to the local authority designated officer . The provider had also liaised with the local authority designated officer regarding a significant event at the setting. 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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