Variation form headache! help please

[harrysgirl]

I have had a complete mental block - too much to do & all on my mind! - and wondered if those of you who have had successful variation applications could help me with the form.
Am having trouble with what to write for the action plan - its continuity of care so have been caring for child, as & when I could, meeting her needs - don't know what to put?? For the equipment one - same again...don't need any extra equipment as I have it in use all the time? They can't want me to list every piece of equipment I use when she is here do they?? Just rang Ofsted for some help - ha,ha! - they just read me the guidance notes - no help!!
If someone would be kind enough to just point me in the right direction & get me started I'd be extremely grateful - then I can move on to the mountain of paperwork awaiting me beneath this form - thanks x x

[Monkey26]

It gave me a headache too! And i have had about 3 variations over the years! Once you have done one though just save it to your comp and adapt it if you ever need one again

In the action plan i just waffled a bit about the general weekly routine eg most morning we participate in a structured activity (toddler group, a&c's blablabla), afternoons may carry on from the morning or be completly different. Then i discussed some of the toys i had and how i make sure they are age appropiate eg older children play with lego at the table or on a tray so safe for young child aswell. Followed by a little bit of making sure all children are fully engaged in activities and how i provide next steps.

For the equipment bit i just wrote about my transportation eg car seats, pushchairs, buggy boards, sleeping and eating arrangements.

Hope this helps! x

[BlondeMoment]

OMG Whats a variation form? Is it something we all have to do? Or just something you're doing?
Sorry. New to all this x x x

[AliceK]

I just filled out a variation form the other day and I don't remember seeing any of these sections . Hope I filled out the right thing. I've had an email saying they have received it but they've not yet told me I've done it wrong. Now I'm worried


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[AliceK]

OMG Whats a variation form? Is it something we all have to do? Or just something you're doing?
Sorry. New to all this x x x

It's just a request for a change so for instance if you need to go over your numbers.

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[harrysgirl]

It gave me a headache too! And i have had about 3 variations over the years! Once you have done one though just save it to your comp and adapt it if you ever need one again

In the action plan i just waffled a bit about the general weekly routine eg most morning we participate in a structured activity (toddler group, a&c's blablabla), afternoons may carry on from the morning or be completly different. Then i discussed some of the toys i had and how i make sure they are age appropiate eg older children play with lego at the table or on a tray so safe for young child aswell. Followed by a little bit of making sure all children are fully engaged in activities and how i provide next steps.

For the equipment bit i just wrote about my transportation eg car seats, pushchairs, buggy boards, sleeping and eating arrangements.

Hope this helps! x

Many thanks, really helped - all sent off - keep my fingers crossed as the parents are desperate for me to continue looking after their child. Right....on with the next mountain of paperwork that awaits!!!

[TammyN]

I just filled out a variation form the other day and I don't remember seeing any of these sections . Hope I filled out the right thing. I've had an email saying they have received it but they've not yet told me I've done it wrong. Now I'm worried


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i had an email of confirmation of reciept then got full form sent to me through the post to fill in and send back so beware it may be on it's way!

[BlondeMoment]

It's just a request for a change so for instance if you need to go over your numbers.

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Oh right. Thank you! I may actuallly need to do one myself lol