Shimmon, Zoe Leigh

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-foundationstage-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 22 September 2026, we received concerns that the childminder was not meeting requirements relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, concerns about children's safety and welfare and information and record keeping. On 22 September 2026, the childminder also notified us of matter relating to the same requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 5 October 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. 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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Summary of outcome

• improve understanding of when concerns about children's safety and welfare must be reported in line with local safeguarding partnership procedures

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• improve understanding of how you consider issues of concerns in children's lives and react appropriately to these

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• revisit safeguarding training to ensure a secure understanding of when to report concerns for children's welfare

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• hold ongoing discussions with parents and as appropriate health professionals to manage any allergies or intolerances and support children's general health

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• ensure detailed information is obtained about children, including involvement with other agencies and health information, prior to children starting.

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Summary of outcome

We suspended the provider's registration on 6 October 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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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. 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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