I have a 7 month old and a 6 month old which up to September come to me on different days, parent 1 as told me from September her days are changing which will leave me with 2 under 1's 7 times for 2 hours a time before one of them turns 1.
I called ofsted, listened to a message saying it's now up to childminders to decide on a change in numbers? Is this correct? The message said if I wanted more information I should contact my local development worker? What is this and how would I contact them

Some but not all local authoritys have development officers to offer help and advice to childminders.

This would be an acceptable reason for an increase in your numbers. Do a risk assessment etc that you have the right equipment.

providing it doesn't affect your other all number 6 under 8:thumbsup:

As Fussy said, do a RA to show how you can care for both. This could include Fire evacuation with two non walkers. Do you have equipment such as high chairs, buggy space etc.

It will only be short term wont it as the 7month old will turn 1 Oct/Nov so it will only be for a few weeks.

I have a 7 month old and a 6 month old which up to September come to me on different days, parent 1 as told me from September her days are changing which will leave me with 2 under 1's 7 times for 2 hours a time before one of them turns 1.
I called ofsted, listened to a message saying it's now up to childminders to decide on a change in numbers? Is this correct? The message said if I wanted more information I should contact my local development worker? What is this and how would I contact them

This is the statement from Ofsted regarding Cms ratios. It was issued at the recent pacey conference.

''Following on from PACEY’s spring conference, where the issue of child ratios for childminders was raised, Ofsted has helped clarify the issue and has shared the following guidance, which has also been given to their inspectors and helpline staff:

The EYFS provides the standard ratios but also recognises circumstances where these ratios can change so that the needs of children and their families are met. Paragraphs 3.30 and 3.42 advise that: ‘exceptionally, and where the quality of care and safety and security of children is maintained, exceptions to the ratios may be made’. For example exceptions can be made when childminders are caring for sibling babies or when caring for their own baby. There may also be other adjustments to the ratios, for example where children need continuity of care.

Inspectors must ensure that the quality of care is not compromised by a childminder caring for more children and that they meet the needs of all the children in their care. Exceeding the ratio is not a breach in itself unless the childminder is failing to meet the needs of all children.

The Department for Education (DfE) has published some frequently asked questions (FAQs) which provide further guidance.

If you receive information that is different to the above guidance, Ofsted has advised that you take the name of the person, the date and time of the call and report it to them to investigate further''