Early years · Childcare Register letter
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- Inspection datesingle source
16 Sept 2026
- URN verified
207573
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criticalThe childminder was found not meeting all registration requirements on the Childcare Register, with three actions set.
Following an inspection on 16 September 2026, the childminder was judged non-compliant with the requirements for the Childcare Register. Inspectors set three actions to be completed by 14 October 2026. These concern keeping safeguarding knowledge up to date, maintaining a daily record of children's attendance, and making written policies, including safeguarding procedures, available to parents.
To improve
- Keep safeguarding knowledge up to date to protect children from harm.
- Maintain a daily record of the days and times children attend.
- Make copies of written policies, including safeguarding procedures, available to parents.
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- Flesch 38, typical 30
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Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Tel: 0300 123 1231 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.gov.uk/ofsted
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
I inspected your childcare provision on 16 September 2026.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
I found that you were not meeting all of the requirements for registration on the Childcare Register and I discussed the reason(s) for this during the visit.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
We have therefore set the following actions:
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n ensure safeguarding knowledge is kept up-to-date to keep children protected from harm 14/10/2026
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n ensure a daily record of the days and times of children's attendance is maintained 14/10/2026
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n ensure copies of written policies are available to parents, including safeguarding procedures. 14/10/2026
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You must complete the actions by the dates shown.
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Please read carefully the registration requirements for the Childcare Register which are described in Annex C of The early years and childcare registration handbook, which you can find on our website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-registered-early-years-or- childcare-provider-in-england as you must meet these requirements in order to remain registered on the Childcare Register.
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If you have any questions please contact us on 0300 123 1231 quoting the reference number at the top of this letter.
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