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 2 December 2024, the provider contacted us regarding the EYFS requirement related to 'Concerns about children's safety and welfare.' On 20 December 2024 we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out.

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improve understanding of reporting processes in line with local procedures and know how to respond to any child protection concerns in an appropriate and timely manner to safeguard children.

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On 20 January 2025, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The overall effectiveness of the provision was judged to be inadequate. The inspection report sets out the actions the provider was required to take to meet the requirements.

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Following the inspection, we served a further welfare requirements notice on 5 February 2025. Actions needed by 12 February 2025:

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improve understanding of reporting processes in line with local procedures and know how to respond to any child protection concerns in an appropriate and timely manner to safeguard children.

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On 21 February 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We served a further welfare requirements notice.

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Summary of outcome

implement a safeguarding policy and procedure that includes the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child and in the event of an allegation being made.

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On 3 March 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. We were satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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On 6 June 2025, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The provision was graded to be inadequate. The inspection report sets out the actions the provider was required to take to meet the requirements.

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Summary of outcome

We took steps to cancel the provider's registration. On 15 August 2025, the provider objected to us taking this step. Having heard the provider's reasons for objecting to this step, we did not uphold the objection, so proceeded with cancellation. The provider appealed to an independent external tribunal, the Health, Education and Social Care First- tier Tribunal. On 21 November 2025, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The provision was graded to be urgent improvement. The inspection report card sets out the actions the provider was required to take to meet the requirements.

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On 14 May 2026, we carried out an announced inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The report card and inspection outcome will be published in due course. Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on 14 May 2026. 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 improve your knowledge of safeguarding thresholds taking into consideration concerns in children's life at home or elsewhere and what action you must take in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures

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n improve your skills and knowledge of early years education by effectively applying skills you have learnt, so that children are provided with high quality early years education

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n ensure a consistent and effective key person system is implemented for all children to enable them to receive tailored support to meet their individual needs

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n ensure children have access to fresh drinking water daily

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n implement effective behaviour management strategies that consistently support all children to learn how to regulate their behaviour and express their emotions

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n strengthen arrangements in place for children with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND) to ensure their individual needs are known and effectively supported to ensure they make progress

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n ensure relevant information is obtained and shared effectively with parents, carers and other professionals as appropriate to ensure all children's needs can be met and they receive continuity in their care and education. On 29 May 2026, we found that the provider had not met the actions in the welfare requirements notice.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 1 June 2026 because we believed children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allows time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider has a right to appeal against a suspension. The provider may not provide childcare for which registration is required while the suspension is in place and may commit an offence if they do so.

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Summary of outcome

On 17 October 2025, the provider appealed to an independent external tribunal, the Health, Education and Social Care First-tier Tribunal and it did not uphold the appeal. The provider's registration is therefore cancelled.

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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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