Informing parents when increasing numbers

[linda2girls]

As of next Friday I will be looking after 4 children on a Friday (one mindee has increased his days).

I will risk assess and inform parents but do parents have to give me permission? I've looked through the EYFS framework and the guidance leaflet and can't see in writing that I have to ask permission.

Thanks,
Linda.

[VeggieSausage]

Not sure but am interested too....

[cathtee]

Hi have a look in the free downloads at the variations 2012 in it on page 9 under the heading Other Families it tells you what you need to
now about informing the other parents about your need to increase your numbers.

[sarah707]

They don't have to give permission as such.

You have to talk to them about the changes you are making and explain to them that their child's learning and development / care etc will not suffer.

You should discuss any concerns they might have and note them.

In Cheshire East the local decision was that we had to ask permission - and that if one parent didn't give permission we couldn't do it - but that is not a requirement of the EYFS.

It's all explained in here

Changes to Conditions of Registration

[bunyip]

It's yet another grey area left by a badly-drafted piece of regulation.

EYFS Statutory Framework 3.40 requires the CM to "...demonstrate to parents and/or carers and inspectors, that the individual needs of all children are being met..."

The big question is, in this context does "demonstrated" depend upon the parent agreeing that the CM has demonstrated it to the parent's satisfaction?

It's far from clear.

[linda2girls]

Thank you.

[MessybutHappy]

I think I'd want their agreement, and in writing, otherwise aren't you leaving yourself even more open to complaints etc?

[Rick]

I think I'd want their agreement, and in writing, otherwise aren't you leaving yourself even more open to complaints etc?

Yes I would imagine a pro forma at the bottom of a carefully written letter outlining what you intend to do would suffice. You can keep this on file then there's no argument. "I do/do not agree with the above proposals" for example. More than likely all will be returned with "do agree" but you need to know if a parent doesn't agree anyway so why not get it in writing and try to allay their worries if you can. If they are really against it I don't see how you can proceed.