My son is 4 so can i know have another mindee?

[Ben10mad]

Hi, I really dont understand this rising 5!
My son is 4 and know in full time school, working on my own i am allowed 2 under 5 and 2 over 5.
When working with an assistant i am allowed 6 under 5 and 2 over 5, where does this leave me can i take on an extra child while my son is at school and do i need to ring ofted for a new certificate ect

hope it makes sence, thanks xxxx

[sarah707]

If he is in 10 sessions a week school, then you can get your certificate changed so that you are allowed another child under 5.

Give Ofsted a ring tomorrow and let them know :D

[TheBTeam]

Be careful with your numbers though, because you will have just moved your son into the older age group, not given yourself the right to care for an extra child overall.

[carebear25]

U've got me thinkin now bout my numbers an ive got ofsted comin this week so need 2 make sure im doin it rite

I am registered for 3 under 8's of these no more 2 can be under 5 and of these 2 no more than 1 under 1 (plus my own child who is 22mths).

So I have got

M (22mths) 3 days a wk
L (4) after school he is in reception - 5 in dec
O (22mths) 2 mornings a wk
E (22mths) my son

So in the school holidays on 1 morning I will have 3 (inc my son) under 2 and L who is 4 but in full time education am I ok with this? or is it puttin me over my numbers or do i need 2 get ofsted 2 change my cert.

Im so confused now I thought I had it rite in my head..

[TheBTeam]

The 4 year old who is in full time school, counts as in your 5-8 year group as far as numbers are concerned.

Don't forget that the 4 year old is still covered by the EYFS until the 31st August following their 5th birthday, so you need to show how you are meeting that.

[Chatterbox Childcare]

You certificate numbers do not include your own children and as you only have 3 others and you are allowed 3 under 8 you are fine.