My mum comes to stay for a week about 3 times a year, and sometimes this can overlap when I'm childminding. All the families are aware but for good practice I thought I would get her a CRB in place just incase anyone had an issue and it covers all suitable persons criteria in the EYFS. Can anyone tell me if they had to pay for a CRB check for a familiy member or whether OFSTED paid for it?

You need to check with Ofsted... if they want your mum to have one they will pay for it.

Otherwise there is an EY form in free downloads at the top of the forum which you could use if you want to do it yourself.

Hth :D

Thanks Sarah x