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    Sorry to drag up this old topic again but im after a bit of advice for a friend.

    She is in the process of registering as a cm and i've been helping her out with her paperwork etc. She has had an enquiry about minding 2 schoolies after school - now before she is registered.

    It will be 2 kids for 2 hours 3-4 days a week. She will be chargeing. Another cm has told her that she can do this as long as its not for more than 2 hours.

    Now i was under the impression that it is 2 hours a week not per day and only if its unpaid. Who is right?

    She is a good friend and there is no conflict of interest as i do not have space for these kids - i just dont want her to go ahead and risk jeapodising her registration.

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    Hello - It is 2 hours per day.

    I have copied the below from Ofsted website this morning, which I think covers your friends situation


    2. If you provide care where a child does not stay with you for more than two hours a day, even if your childcare service is open for longer than two hours.


    Please make sure your friend reads document to ensure she is meeting the requirements.

    http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home...n-not-required

    And if still not sure phone the helpline.

    Penny

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    I'm sure there used to be something about no payment or reward - maybe that's been removed now?

    I'd ask your friend to double check with Ofsted by email so she has a written reply.

    Miffy xx
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    Default Re: clarification of 2 hour rule

    I don't know if things are the same in Scotland, but in England you don't have to be registered as long as the children are with you for no more than 2 hours a day. You can be paid for it, but would obviously have to declare the earnings.

 

 

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