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    I've got conflicting advice about this (as usual )

    We have a new puppy, which I have risk assessed. Do I need to ring Ofsted to tell them?

    I wasn't going to, as I felt a RA was enough but the childminder up the road said that she nearly received a warning because she hadn't notified them. She also said the inspector said that the dog needs to stay out of the way of the children......something which I don't agree with at all because the puppy needs to get used to the children not be kept sepertate
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    We got a new puppy earlier this year. I notified Ofsted ad they replied saying I needed to make sure I had done a risk assessment, notified all parents and adhere to the dangerous dogs act.

    My puppy can be kept separate but I also let the children have contact with her and we take her for walks together.

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    Following, as I would love a puppy. I would really want the puppy to be part of the family and wouldn't want to separate them for most of the day / week. I have already started researching breeds and would always choose a breed that is typically good with families.

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    I have a puppy (& 2 other dogs & 4 cats) - not Ofsted but CSSIW. My animals all intermingle with the children. The puppy has a crate where he can go if he gets too boisterous. This week I have also put a stairgate on the playroom door because he keeps running in and pinching toys to chew (most of the time what the children are actually playing with!). He also likes to steal toilet rolls (wants to be an andrex puppy) and has started pulling the wallpaper off in the lobby (He's right it has needed redecorating for a long time!) I've risk assessed, have a pet policy, I had to let CSSIW know by changing my Statement od Purpose (have to send it to them every time anything changes) all the parents are happy and have all signed that they are happy for the children to have contact with the animals.

    This is Bumble when we first got him and now 6 weeks later. He is a rescue cocker spaniel cross (he was seized by the RSPCA before he was 6 weeks with Mum and siblings )

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    Quote Originally Posted by tulip0803 View Post
    I have a puppy (& 2 other dogs & 4 cats) - not Ofsted but CSSIW. My animals all intermingle with the children. The puppy has a crate where he can go if he gets too boisterous. This week I have also put a stairgate on the playroom door because he keeps running in and pinching toys to chew (most of the time what the children are actually playing with!). He also likes to steal toilet rolls (wants to be an andrex puppy) and has started pulling the wallpaper off in the lobby (He's right it has needed redecorating for a long time!) I've risk assessed, have a pet policy, I had to let CSSIW know by changing my Statement od Purpose (have to send it to them every time anything changes) all the parents are happy and have all signed that they are happy for the children to have contact with the animals.

    This is Bumble when we first got him and now 6 weeks later. He is a rescue cocker spaniel cross (he was seized by the RSPCA before he was 6 weeks with Mum and siblings )

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    Aww, he is very cute! We have a gate on our playroom door but our pup can now jump over it! She also likes to pinch all the toys!


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    Quote Originally Posted by JCrakers View Post
    I've got conflicting advice about this (as usual )

    We have a new puppy, which I have risk assessed. Do I need to ring Ofsted to tell them?

    I wasn't going to, as I felt a RA was enough but the childminder up the road said that she nearly received a warning because she hadn't notified them. She also said the inspector said that the dog needs to stay out of the way of the children......something which I don't agree with at all because the puppy needs to get used to the children not be kept sepertate
    There is no reason why you should receive conflicting advice

    You can inform Ofsted using the new online tool to advice of any changes to your setting...consultation with parents, RA and steps you have taken including Health in case of allergies and hygiene... and children's safety

    It is not individual inspectors who make the regulations...it is Ofsted itself who is the regulator whose guidance is the one that counts.

    Hope you get it sorted...Good luck !

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    I got a dog and didn't inform ofsted. I have a risk assessment and pet policy in place. The dog mixes with the children and they love it. During my inspection the dog decided to do a poo right in the middle of the garden - something she never does as she has a specific area she normally uses. I nearly died. I picked it up and then rinsed the area through.
    I apologised to the inspector and she said 'it happens and you dealt with it as per your policy'

    She gave me outstanding!

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    Thanks everyone. I have gated the kitchen off which where he spends most of his time, with access to the garden. He doesn't go in the playroom as he's not 'potty trained' yet

    The kids have supervised access. I went for a non shedding poodle cross due to allergies (my dh is allergic and has been fine)
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    Quote Originally Posted by JCrakers View Post
    Thanks everyone. I have gated the kitchen off which where he spends most of his time, with access to the garden. He doesn't go in the playroom as he's not 'potty trained' yet

    The kids have supervised access. I went for a non shedding poodle cross due to allergies (my dh is allergic and has been fine)
    I have a gate across my kitchen too but it's there to protect dogs from the children as they need their space too
    When someone tells you nothing is impossible, tell them to go slam a revolving door

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    Quote Originally Posted by JCrakers View Post
    Thanks everyone. I have gated the kitchen off which where he spends most of his time, with access to the garden. He doesn't go in the playroom as he's not 'potty trained' yet

    The kids have supervised access. I went for a non shedding poodle cross due to allergies (my dh is allergic and has been fine)
    A crate is great for dogs too. It's somewhere they can retreat to if the children are getting too much for it

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    Love the photos of all your puppies, they are so sweet, I want another one, my "puppy" has just turned 2yrs.

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