16 yr old assistant

[mumof3]

hi i was just wondering if i employed my brother who is 16 as an assistant could i increase my numbers or does the ssistant have to be 18?

[sarah707]

I believe it's 17... that's what they said when I asked about my dd.

Doubtful they will let you increase your numbers though for a 17 year old.

Also be aware if you go over 6 you will need planning permission to be legal.

I'd ring Ofsted and see what they say if you want to pursue it

[Playmate]

I believe it's 17... that's what they said when I asked about my dd.

Doubtful they will let you increase your numbers though for a 17 year old.

Also be aware if you go over 6 you will need planning permission to be legal.

I'd ring Ofsted and see what they say if you want to pursue it

My son registered as an assistant at 16, but we were unable to raise our numbers.

[sarah707]

My son registered as an assistant at 16, but we were unable to raise our numbers.

Wonder why they said no to dd then?

I rang and asked and they said it was 17 in the Eyfs