Childminder in Staffordshire

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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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On 18 June 2026 and 23 June 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to concerns about children's safety and welfare, suitable people, key person, staff: child ratios, food and drink, supporting and understanding children's behaviour, safety on outings, risk assessment and safer eating.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 23 June 2026 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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On 27 August 2026, we completed an inspection which started on 9 June 2026. We 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 September 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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n ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively, particularly regarding use of mobile phones, cameras and electronic devices, and promote children's safety and supervision

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n ensure practice reflects a duty of care to all children, challenging and reporting any poor or unsafe practice to the appropriate agencies

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n ensure a secure understanding of what constitutes poor or unsafe practice so that concerns are swiftly identified, reported and acted upon appropriately

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n provide Ofsted with the necessary information regarding any changes to health n seek medical advice to ensure that any medication being taken does not affect the safe and effective care of children

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n implement effective risk assessment to ensure that children in your care are not exposed to any risks

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n ensure that you have sufficient knowledge and understanding to undertake effective risk assessment

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n ensure that you have the appropriate skills, knowledge, and a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities to provide children with a high-quality early years provision

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n ensure that babies and children are checked following accidents or incidents so that appropriate treatment can be provided, accidents and incidents are recorded, and parents and carers are informed

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n ensure that children's behaviour is appropriately and consistently supported and managed promoting their understanding and emotional welfare

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n ensure that every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs through an effective key-person system

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n ensure there is an adequate supply of spare clothing for children at all times

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n ensure that all children are always adequately supervised to promote their safety and welfare

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n ensure that handwashing procedures are consistently followed to promote children's good health and hygiene

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n ensure that meals provided to children are consistently healthy, balanced and nutritious, and support children's healthy eating habits, including on outings

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n ensure children are suitably supervised and supported while they eat.

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On 7 October 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider had not met the actions set in the welfare requirement notice. We are taking steps to cancel the provider's registration. The provider has a right to object to our intention to take these steps.

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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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