rebjay123
29-01-2008, 12:44 PM
hi all. I'll nip and introduce myself in a mo but have got an inspection anytime now ( been registered 4 yrs ), i belong to a local childminding group and we have some good debates,idea swapping etc but came up with a few questions none of us quite knew the answer to as different inspectors had said different things to different minders...
1. I carry medical permission forms in my bag, although i cant authorize treatment its got all the details on for the medical staff. A photo of the child is attached and a minder was told this could be a child protection issue if anyone got hold of my bag and the child....
2. I had a new boiler fitted ( I dont have a fire ) 5 yrs ago and do ofsted insist on a yearly service certificate. I minder was asked if she had test certificates for electrical items, microwave,kettle etc.
3. I dont use an NCMA register but one I have devised myself, is it an ofsted requirement for the parent to sign it.
4. I am having new kitchen units fitted in april as a flood caused the doors to warp and two to become loose, therefor not all the safety locks work properly. i've moved all cleaning stuff etc to a safe place and have safety gates so they dont access the kitchen at all. Do you think they will pull me on that? would appreciate any help.....thanks
1. I carry medical permission forms in my bag, although i cant authorize treatment its got all the details on for the medical staff. A photo of the child is attached and a minder was told this could be a child protection issue if anyone got hold of my bag and the child....
2. I had a new boiler fitted ( I dont have a fire ) 5 yrs ago and do ofsted insist on a yearly service certificate. I minder was asked if she had test certificates for electrical items, microwave,kettle etc.
3. I dont use an NCMA register but one I have devised myself, is it an ofsted requirement for the parent to sign it.
4. I am having new kitchen units fitted in april as a flood caused the doors to warp and two to become loose, therefor not all the safety locks work properly. i've moved all cleaning stuff etc to a safe place and have safety gates so they dont access the kitchen at all. Do you think they will pull me on that? would appreciate any help.....thanks