How far in advance can you apply for a variation?

[gazanne]

Hi,
I currently mind a 2y old girl who has had a baby sister, the sister will be starting with me in may any two days a week. But one day a week i will be over my numbers by 1.
I am going to apply for a variation and as it does not start till may how far in advance can i apply for a variation.
Thanks x

[BuggsieMoo]

You can apply now as it states on the form the date you want it to start from. It can also take up to 4 weeks for a variation to be granted so id give it as much time as possible x

[miffy]

Once when I applied for a variation I was told Ofsted needed 12 weeks to process it I suppose it depends how busy they are but as you know you will need one then you might as well apply now and get it sorted.

Miffy xx

[Bethj]

Thank you everyone will apply now then. x

[gazanne]

Thanks for the advice better get e-mailing then