Childminder in Durham

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 1 July 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to suitable people, concerns about children's safety and welfare and changes that must be notified to Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of any person who cares for, or is in regular contact with, children on the premises on which childminding is provided.

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We also received concerns from a different source, on the same day and regarding the same matters.

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On 6 July 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We suspended the provider's registration on 6 July 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.

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Summary of outcome

We also 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 provide evidence that you have renewed paediatric first aid training within the last three years

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n increase your knowledge and understanding of your role and responsibilities in order to comply with requirements, including your knowledge and understanding of changes and events that must be notified to Ofsted.

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On 15 July 2026, the provider responded to say they were working through relevant toolkits and guidance to increase their knowledge and understanding of ongoing registration requirements and are also seeking support and guidance from the local authority. The provider also produced evidence that they have recently completed a relevant paediatric first aid course.

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On 8 September 2026 we carried out a further regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements.

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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 timescale set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n demonstrate that you have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding within the EYFS and how to implement it in your setting, including increasing your knowledge and understanding of codes of conduct and professional practice in relation to safeguarding and of how to build and ensure a safe organisational culture

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n demonstrate how you will take all reasonable steps to ensure that children in your care are not exposed to risks and how you will manage risks, including regarding potentially harmful substances on the premises.

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On 2 October 2026 we carried out a further regulatory visit. We found that the provider demonstrates a clearer knowledge and understanding of safeguarding within the EYFS and of how to implement it in their setting. They have completed several relevant online training courses. The provider has also sought support from the local authority, who have suggested other suitable training, including future scheduled face to face courses.

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The provider has also take all reasonable steps to ensure that children in their care are not exposed to risks. Potentially harmful substances are no longer kept in the garage. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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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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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. 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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