Childminder in Buckinghamshire

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 September 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff: child ratios.

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Summary of outcome

On 11 November 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We suspended the provider's registration on 11 November 2025 because we believe 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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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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n ensure ratio requirements are met at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of all children

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n demonstrate a good understanding of what changes need to be notified to Ofsted

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n ensure all assistants working with the children are suitable to do so and are known to Ofsted.

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n ensure that assistants have a secure knowledge of child protection procedures

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n ensure a daily record of children's attendance is completed

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On 18 December 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. The provider demonstrated a good understanding of ratio requirements to ensure children's safety and wellbeing is supported. The provider has improved their understanding of what changes need to be notified to Ofsted. She has also ensured all assistants have completed the necessary suitability checks. The provider has a good understanding of child protection procedures and ensured all assistants also have a good understanding of what to do if they have a concern about a child. The provider is keeping a daily record of children's attendance. These measures support the safety and wellbeing of children. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.

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On 18 December 2025, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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However, we are taking steps to cancel the provider's registration and on 06 March 2026 a Notice of Intent was sent. The provider has a right to object to our intention to take these steps.

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On 17 March 2026, we received new concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and staff: child ratios.

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On 23 March 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 children are not left in the sole care of childminders' assistants for more than two hours in a single day

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n ensure young children are seated safely in an appropriately sized low chair while eating

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n improve hygiene and cleanliness across the setting to protect children's health and welfare

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n ensure that only authorised persons enter the premises and that children are kept safe

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n implement effective risk assessment and identify aspects of the setting that need to be checked on a regular basis.

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On 01 April 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had improved staff signing in and signing out procedures. They ensure children are not left in the sole care of childminder's assistants for more than two hours in a single day. They have ordered appropriately sized chairs, so children can sit comfortably at the table, while eating. Cleaning procedures had been enhanced to ensure all equipment and facilities are clean and suitable for children to use. The provider had also improved risk assessments to ensure no unauthorised person could enter the premises.

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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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