Sorry it's rambly.....i havent rang ofsted yet as this wont take effect from 21st Sept but....

I used to mind two brothers but mum is now on maternity leave with new sister. She will come to me in Sept...(looking forward to it) i have left a place for her.
Two boys will need to be dropped at school (10 mins walk)

At the moment I have 1 full timer (2yrs) 1 school drop off and another school drop off that comes 3 days a week but doesnt always come.

Now...my question is... i am only allowed 5 children under 8yrs but come Sept i will have 5 plus the irregular sch drop off.

Does anyone know or had experiences with variations...Do you think Ofsted will allow me to have 6 children for a 10mins walk down to school 2-3 days a week?

Otherwise i am going to have to let him go

Becky x

I have had loads of variations, for loads of different things. Most have been agreed quite quickly, last year I ended up going to a panel meeting to fight for one, I got it and an apology from the Inspector who had refused it at the start!!!! It was definately going to the meeting.

I would say, write a clear letter, do a grid showing your week and the ages of children. It is all continuity of care. If you don't just ask you won't know will you.

Yes....Im definitely going to ask but just wandered if anyone had been in a similar boat :)

becky x