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Factsheet: childcare - Childcare on domestic premises
Childcare on domestic premises is a new type of childcare from 1 September 2008: its purpose is to make a distinction between childminding and larger-scale provision operating from domestic premises.
This factsheet explains what it is and answers basic questions.
It is part of a suite of childcare factsheets available via our website.
20 May 2011 | HMI 080142 | Ofsted |
Factsheet: childcare - Childminders using assistants
This document was revised in July 2010.
This factsheet sets out our policy and understanding of the law about the use of assistants by childminders on the Early Years and Childcare Registers.
It is part of a suite of childcare factsheets available via our website.
30 Jul 2010 | HMI 080289 | Ofsted |
Factsheet: childcare - Childminding between friends
This document was updated in March 2011.
This factsheet has details about when you should or should not register with us, if you provide care for your friends’ children. It only applies to childminding.
It is part of a suite of childcare factsheets available via our website.
15 Mar 2011 | HMI 100108 | Ofsted |
Factsheet: childcare - Committee-run registered childcare provision
This document was updated in August 2010.
Many pre-schools, holiday playschemes, out-of-school clubs and other types of childcare are run by committees that often involve parents.
This factsheet has important information about the roles and responsibilities of committee members whose function is the provision of childcare.
It is part of a suite of childcare factsheets available via our website.
09 Aug 2010 | HMI 090003 | Ofsted |
Factsheet: childcare - Common core skills and knowledge
This document was revised in May 2011.
The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are that at least one person must have had training in the common core skills and knowledge or hold a relevant level 2 qualification.
This factsheet explains the common core skills and knowledge.
It is part of a suite of childcare factsheets available via our website.
20 May 2011 | HMI 080288 | Ofsted |
Factsheet: childcare - Concerns and complaints about childcare providers
This publication was updated in May 2009.
From time to time parents, and others with an interest in childcare, have concerns about the quality of childcare services. This leaflet explains Ofsted's role.
06 May 2009 | HMI 080120 | Ofsted |
Factsheet: childcare - Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks for those providers who register with Ofsted
This document was updated in May 2011. Its previous title was Using existing Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks and whether to employ a person before a check.
This factsheet sets out Ofsted’s position on using existing Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks, including whether providers should employ someone before they have obtained a CRB check.
20 May 2011 | HMI 090103 | Ofsted |
Factsheet: childcare - Delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage in out-of-school provision
This document was revised in May 2011.
This factsheet explains the legal requirements for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in out-of-school provision and our approach to judging what we expect from early years providers at inspection.
20 May 2011 | HMI 080285 | Ofsted |
Factsheet: childcare - Evaluating early years provision in settings providing for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage before or after school or during school holidays
This document was updated in July 2010.
The aim of this guidance is to assist inspectors to carry out inspections of settings that, at the time of the inspection, only provide for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage before or after school or in school holidays. It does not apply to settings where some children attend for longer.
30 Jul 2010 | HMI 080167 | Ofsted |
Factsheet: childcare - Exemption from the learning and development requirements
This document was revised in May 2011.
This factsheet:
- explains the types of exemptions that may be granted from the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- includes some questions and answers about the implications of an exemption if you are applying for registration on the Early Years Register, or for your inspection if you are already registered.
It is part of a suite of childcare factsheets available via our website.
20 May 2011 | HMI 080144 | Ofsted |