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Chatterbox Childcare
10-09-2008, 03:13 PM
I have just finished reading the Statutory Requirements for the 100th time and it states that we have to do a risk assessment for each type of outing - that reduced my planned ones by 50%.
My question is do they have to be written? the framework doesn't say written?
Mrs.L.C
10-09-2008, 03:22 PM
yes they need to be written
Tatia
10-09-2008, 03:59 PM
I would think so, Debbie. That would be the only way to prove to OFSTED that you have actually done them.
Hehe, I'd like to have OFSTED inspector around and say 'okay, now, can you read my mind?' :eek: Then again, maybe not!:laughing:
miffy
10-09-2008, 05:09 PM
I agree with Tatia - Ofsted seem to want you to prove everything and that means having things written down
Now, if you were really brave you could challenge them at your inspection but it might cost you a grade :rolleyes:
Miffy xx
Minstrel
10-09-2008, 05:11 PM
Also you would have them there to remind you if you havent done a certain trip for a while.
For example if you come back from somewhere and think of something you must do/take for the next time then you might have forgotten it by the time the next visit. Ie a park that has a pond and you might want to take reigns the next time.
sarah707
10-09-2008, 05:11 PM
More advice for risk assessments in the Practice Guidance ... p 20 & 21. :D
Chatterbox Childcare
10-09-2008, 07:38 PM
Thanks ladies. I do agree with you and had done mine last night but this was contradictory to information recevied from a meeting.
I will talk it over with DO next time I see her.
Tatia
11-09-2008, 06:43 AM
What?!:eek: Contradictory information regarding the statutory components of our work?! Oh surely you jest.:rolleyes:
:ROFL1:
Ridiculous, isn't it?
miffy
11-09-2008, 08:38 AM
What?!:eek: Contradictory information regarding the statutory components of our work?! Oh surely you jest.:rolleyes:
:ROFL1:
Ridiculous, isn't it?
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Miffy xx
DudleyChildmind
11-09-2008, 08:40 AM
Would a written risk assessment also include an outing to the local park?
miffy
11-09-2008, 08:42 AM
Yes you should have a risk assessment for an outing to the park
Miffy xx
DudleyChildmind
11-09-2008, 06:47 PM
Thanks Miffy :thumbsup:
Chatterbox Childcare
11-09-2008, 08:33 PM
What?!:eek: Contradictory information regarding the statutory components of our work?! Oh surely you jest.:rolleyes:
:ROFL1:
Ridiculous, isn't it?
he he
exactly my thoughts
:joker: :joker: :joker: :happy banana: