Early years · Early years complaint outcome
Childminder in Cheshire West and ChesterOfsted inspection, 28 Oct 2026
Ofsted inspected this childminder on 28 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted (Open Government Licence v3).
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- Inspection datesingle source
28 Oct 2026
- URN verified
2744049
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very criticalChildminder found not meeting several legal requirements; a welfare requirements notice has been served.
Following concerns, Ofsted visited the childminder on 15 October 2026 and found the provider was not meeting some legal requirements. A welfare requirements notice was served, requiring action on first aid, risk assessment, safe sleep, safeguarding and understanding of roles and responsibilities. Ofsted will monitor the response, and the childminder remains registered.
To improve
- Obtain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.
- Strengthen risk assessments so children are not exposed to risks.
- Ensure a robust understanding of safe sleep and apply it consistently.
- Demonstrate improved understanding of safeguarding and of roles and responsibilities.
What parents should know
- The welfare requirements notice means the childminder must put several safety matters right within set timescales.
- Ask the childminder to confirm they hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.
- Ask how they assess risks and how they follow safe sleep arrangements for babies.
What other providers can learn
- Check that every adult holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and that it is kept up to date.
- Review risk assessments regularly so that hazards are consistently identified and controlled.
- Make sure safe sleep practice and safeguarding responsibilities are understood and applied by everyone.
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- 2
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- 278
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- Hard
- Flesch 37, typical 42
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- 15 words
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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 17 August 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to paediatric first aid, safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment, health and concerns about children's safety and welfare.
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Summary of outcome
On 15 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
n obtain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate
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Summary of outcome
n strengthen risk assessments to consistently ensure children are not exposed to risks
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n ensure a robust understanding of safe sleep arrangements and how to apply these consistently
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n demonstrate an improved understanding of safeguarding to ensure children are kept safe
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n demonstrate an improved understanding of roles and responsibilities to ensure children's needs are met.
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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 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. 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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