Childminder in Leicester

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 18 February 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff: child ratios, safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment, staff taking medication/other substances, suitable people, and other legal duties.

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Summary of outcome

On 3 July 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. On 5 August 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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n ensure that you have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding

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n ensure that you know and understand the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living, working or looking after children at the premises from which childminding is provided

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n ensure that assistants are cleared as 'suitable' by Ofsted before they can be included in child:staff ratios

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n obtain a reference for any assistants before they are recruited n ensure that you meet the ratio requirements as set out in the EYFS

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n ensure that the premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for

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n ensure that sleeping children are frequently checked to ensure that they are safe, and ensure that bedding is suited to the age of the child

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n ensure that you take all reasonable steps to ensure that children in you or your assistants care are not exposed to risks

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On 25 August 2026, we found that the provider had not met all of the actions set in the welfare requirement notice. We have served another 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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n ensure that you have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding

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n ensure that you know and understand the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living, working or looking after children at the premises from which childminding is provided

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n ensure a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance is maintained n maintain records and obtain and share relevant information with parents and carers, other professionals working with children, the police, social services and Ofsted

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On 18 September 2026, we carried out an inspection to monitor the welfare requirements notice. We found the provider had taken some action to improve her knowledge of safeguarding and the process to follow if an allegation is made. The provider now completes accurate attendance records and makes sure she holds all required information about children. We found the provider was not meeting other requirements. The report card and inspection outcome will be published in due course. Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on 22 September 2026.

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Summary of outcome

On 7 October 2026, we carried out an unannounced regulatory visit to monitor the actions set. We found the provider had improved her knowledge of risk assessment. She now has a secure knowledge of safer eating requirements and sleeping arrangements. The provider now understands how to support children with their behaviour in an effective way.

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Summary of outcome

The provider is still registered with Ofsted,

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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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