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Post by nadmaj on Oct 11, 2007 19:21:28 GMT
Hi ya
just had an enquiry to do a one off emergency childminding for 3 children on a saturday so do i need to inform ofsted about it. I will of course do a i day contract and get all paperwork etc signed.
what do you think?
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Post by son77 on Oct 11, 2007 19:59:16 GMT
Inform Ofsted? Am I missing something? Didn't realise we had to inform Ofsted anything about when new mindee's start. Hope someone can clear this up for me because now I'm worried that I have never told them anything.
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Post by nadmaj on Oct 11, 2007 20:02:48 GMT
well i thought we did as that's when they know to plan the ofsted inspections - no point them coming round when you don't have any children? or do they come round anyway after a set time after you register with them - ? please help me to clear this up as i'm getting worried now - do i have to get ready for an inspection??  |
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Post by son77 on Oct 11, 2007 20:08:40 GMT
Usually they come for your first inspection after 6 months of registration but they call beforehand to update their records, ie, how many mindee's you have, times, dates etc, then an inspector calls to arrange a visit.
I had a call from Ofsted beginning of Aug asking this & still waiting for the inspector to ring.
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Post by sarahnev707 on Oct 12, 2007 6:47:24 GMT
Hi nadmaj - are you waiting for an initial inspection? And having to tell ofsted when you are working? If so, hang on til you have a regular routine set up and a child who you are getting to know, so you are more relaxed when they come Sarahx  |
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Post by nadmaj on Oct 12, 2007 8:30:30 GMT
Hi nadmaj - are you waiting for an initial inspection? And having to tell ofsted when you are working? yes that's right - since i've been registered i only has 1 child which i thought was going to be permanent but didn't get round to ringing ofsted to let them know but his mother decided to didn't want childcare anymore after a week so i didn't bother informing ofsted. So i'm not breaking any rules by having mindees in between here and there until they become permanent? |
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Post by sarahnev707 on Oct 12, 2007 9:34:12 GMT
So long as it's your first inspection you're waiting for - and you've got your Ofsted certificate, your insurance and up-to-date first aid on the wall, then you're fine! Just carry on trying to get children and when you have one in place, give them a ring and tell them you're now working and ready to be inspected Good luck with the little ones on Saturday! Got plenty of ingredients for playdough?? Sarahx |
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Post by Pauline on Oct 12, 2007 20:21:06 GMT
Sarah is right, if you have everything in place that is fine, no need to rattle the Ofsted cage unnecessarily ;D and if you need playdough recipes there are plenty on here: childmindinghelp.co.uk/physical.html  |
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