Childminding grandchildren
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    In a happy place
    Posts
    420
    Registered Childminder since
    Nov 10
    Latest Inspection Grade
    Good
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Childminding grandchildren

    Am I right thinking that I need all the same paperwork for my grandchild as I do for other children if I am caring for him during working hours....I know he will count in my ratios

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    at my computer, of course
    Posts
    4,986
    Registered Childminder since
    Nov 11
    Latest Inspection Grade
    Outstanding
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Ofsted include grandchildren within their definition of children you are "related to", so they do not count as minded children but they do count as children you are responsible for.

    You are required to count them within your ratio because you are responsible for them. It is worth noting here that you remain responsible for grandchildren in Ofsted’s eyes even if your OH is present: anyone except their parents. This is why I originally got Mrs bunyip appointed as an official assistant, because otherwise my grandchildren acted as a serious limitation on my numbers.

    Since they are not minded children you don’t really need to do all the usual paperwork for them. They do have to go on your attendance register, to show you work within ratio.

    TBH I’ve always done more paperwork than is absolutely necessary for my grandchildren. In part, this is because I find it useful to have all children’s information in one place. eg I know where to look if I need their doctor’s or HV's contact details, etc.

    Also, I only had a couple of non-family mindees when I first started, so it was good practice for me to do all the paperwork. I even did learning journals for them. My first inspector was happy to look at these, as they demonstrated what we could do. But I must stress that's not a requirement, and a lot of inspectors would not look at anything to do with related children.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    In a happy place
    Posts
    420
    Registered Childminder since
    Nov 10
    Latest Inspection Grade
    Good
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Thank you thats very helpful x

 

 

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Quick Links and Advertisements

Important Information Links
Some Useful Quick Links
Advertisements

 

You can also find us on:
Childminding grandchildren Childminding grandchildren Childminding grandchildren

We use cookies to make this site as useful as possible. They are small text files placed in your browser to track usage of our site but they don’t tell us who you are.
By continuing to use this site you are consenting to cookies being placed on your computer. Find out more here: Cookies in Use

Childminding Help and the Childminding Forum are part of Childcare.co.uk