I have just had to apply for a variation for 30 hours a week for 3 months, Ofsted needed far more information that I thought they would so if you need to apply for variation remember

They need to know exact hours and days for each child
Dates of birth for each child
How you will manage their individual PSE, this had to be very detailed, routines for each child, coping with emotional difficulties, how you would be able to give each child enough individual care and attention, where they would sleep, eat and what you would be doing with them eg daily routine and activities, outings etc

I was surprised they can't give a yes over the phone until you have sent them a signed variation form and all the additional information mentioned above.
I really needed an immediate answer and got one in 26 hours normally it takes 5 working days

Thankfully they let me have what I needed, which means I don't have to lose a child to look after my grandaughter while her mum is ill

As I have an Outstanding grading, level 4 qualification in childcare and teach for the NCMA I wonder why they can't look at your SEF and Ofsted report to make a judgement without all the extra info (other than the application form) and why does it have to be signed as who else would want to pretend to be you?


Allie