CSR2014
01-09-2014, 11:22 AM
Hi,
This is my first post!
I am in the process of registering and I have been reading lots of the posts from members and hopefully have picked up many invaluable tips for when I (fingers crossed!!) get registered. So many thanks to everyone for 'sharing' - it's really helpful to newbies!!
Here goes with my first questions!!
I am just waiting for my DBS checks to come back. I had to do three as I have three household members who are over 16. Daft question probably but do all three checks come back together at the same time or will they come separately?
Also, I have started to fill in the online Ofsted application form whilst I am waiting for the DBS checks (I realise I cannot 'submit' until our DBS's are back!). My query is about the reference section. Has anyone got their references done in advance and then attached to the online application form? If so, did you do this for just the personal references or did you include your employer reference too? Has anyone got an example reference form they could kindly attach to me please? I spoke to the Ofsted helpline about this and was told to 'make my own' but I am scared of doing this and then missing something vital out and so delaying the process!!
I would really appreciate any help or advice anyone can give me please! I seem to have been going through this process for a very long time and can't wait to actually just get the opportunity to start being a fully fledged Registered Childminder!!
This is my first post!
I am in the process of registering and I have been reading lots of the posts from members and hopefully have picked up many invaluable tips for when I (fingers crossed!!) get registered. So many thanks to everyone for 'sharing' - it's really helpful to newbies!!
Here goes with my first questions!!
I am just waiting for my DBS checks to come back. I had to do three as I have three household members who are over 16. Daft question probably but do all three checks come back together at the same time or will they come separately?
Also, I have started to fill in the online Ofsted application form whilst I am waiting for the DBS checks (I realise I cannot 'submit' until our DBS's are back!). My query is about the reference section. Has anyone got their references done in advance and then attached to the online application form? If so, did you do this for just the personal references or did you include your employer reference too? Has anyone got an example reference form they could kindly attach to me please? I spoke to the Ofsted helpline about this and was told to 'make my own' but I am scared of doing this and then missing something vital out and so delaying the process!!
I would really appreciate any help or advice anyone can give me please! I seem to have been going through this process for a very long time and can't wait to actually just get the opportunity to start being a fully fledged Registered Childminder!!