Kiddleywinks
08-09-2013, 04:10 PM
Just need some clarification/confirmation that Ofsted advised me correctly.
Back in April, my DD turned 16. I hadn't received the CRB/DBS form for her so called to request it.
At the same time I asked if I could register her as my assistant.
The reason for this was because there were times when she would supervise the mindees whilst I cooked tea, or would be helping out with the crafts whilst I nipped to the loo.
I stress that I can hear what's going on during these times, and at no time was she ever alone inside, or outside, the house without me (no nipping to the shops or anything like that)
As she was leaving school in May, and the school holidays were looming, I thought it would be an idea to register her as my assistant, put her through a paedatric first aid course at my expense, and it could be an extra pair of hands on trips out if I needed to take any LO's to the loo, rather than take everyone and spoil their fun (DD could stay with the others as she would have her 1st aid)
Anyway, I was told that the rules had changed, and assistants had to be 18 or older.
I asked since when, and was told January.
I was also told that from the day my DD turned 16, she was not allowed to be left alone in the room with the children - even if I could hear them.
So, at 15, this was ok, but at 16 it was not.
Now, I understood their logic at the time, it did make some sense, frustrating though it was, but, well, Ofsted aren't known for their accuracy on the phone, and I just wondered if anyone can confirm that what I was told is indeed correct.
Also, if it is, or isnt, where do I find the relevant information?
Thanks in advance
Back in April, my DD turned 16. I hadn't received the CRB/DBS form for her so called to request it.
At the same time I asked if I could register her as my assistant.
The reason for this was because there were times when she would supervise the mindees whilst I cooked tea, or would be helping out with the crafts whilst I nipped to the loo.
I stress that I can hear what's going on during these times, and at no time was she ever alone inside, or outside, the house without me (no nipping to the shops or anything like that)
As she was leaving school in May, and the school holidays were looming, I thought it would be an idea to register her as my assistant, put her through a paedatric first aid course at my expense, and it could be an extra pair of hands on trips out if I needed to take any LO's to the loo, rather than take everyone and spoil their fun (DD could stay with the others as she would have her 1st aid)
Anyway, I was told that the rules had changed, and assistants had to be 18 or older.
I asked since when, and was told January.
I was also told that from the day my DD turned 16, she was not allowed to be left alone in the room with the children - even if I could hear them.
So, at 15, this was ok, but at 16 it was not.
Now, I understood their logic at the time, it did make some sense, frustrating though it was, but, well, Ofsted aren't known for their accuracy on the phone, and I just wondered if anyone can confirm that what I was told is indeed correct.
Also, if it is, or isnt, where do I find the relevant information?
Thanks in advance