Childminder in North Yorkshire

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage . If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right. On 19 August 2026, we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements 3.93 information and record keeping; 3.7 safeguarding policies and procedures; 3.46 key person; 3.66 safer eating; and 3.31 training, support and skills. On 26 August 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. Following this visit, we served the provider with 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

ensure any confidential information and records about children is held securely and only accessible and available to those who have a right or professional need to see it

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improve their understanding of the need to protect the privacy of the children in their care, as well the legal requirements that exist to ensure that information relating to the child is handled in a way that ensures confidentiality

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ensure policies and procedures regarding how mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices with imaging and sharing capabilities are used in the setting, are implemented effectively to keep children safe

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build positive and effective partnerships with parents and/or carers to help children settle and become familiar with the setting, and ensure every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs

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ensure that you work in partnership with parents and/or carers to help children move on to the next stage at a pace right for the child, including safer eating considerations

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undertake professional development to ensure they have appropriate skills, knowledge, and a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities in order to provide good quality early years provision.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 September 2026, we carried out a further regulatory visit. We found the provider had undertaken additional training and sought advice from relevant professionals. They have a plan in place to support their ongoing professional development so that they continue to improve their knowledge and skills. The provider now demonstrates a secure understanding of their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 2018 and has updated their procedures to ensure any information stored electronically is only shared with those who have a right or professional need to see it. The provider has implemented arrangements to support the two-way flow of information between the provider and parents, to ensure children's care is tailored to meet their individual needs and children are supported to move on to the next stage of development at a pace right for them. 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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