Hi,
I have the usual permissions in place but I have Ofsted coming next week for my first inspection and I'm worried about a permissions sheet I use that has a space to write in by hand what the permission is for.
eg;
I give permission for my child to.....
(handwrite here the nature of the permission ' sleep in the buggy')

..... in the care of the above named childminder.

Is that ok to have a handwritten bit?

I'm so anxious about my inspection!

Sorry I don't understand why they need to be hand written? This is how I do it.

I list all mine on one sheet and the parents sign at the bottom.



Child’s Name: Date of Birth:


Consent Form

I give my consent for my child…
• to go on outings locally and further afield (e.g. into London), travelling on foot, by public transport or by taxi, as appropriate, with or without prior notice.
• to travel by car using appropriate restraints and to wear reins when out walking.
• to use large outdoor play equipment and soft play areas subject to suitable risk assessments being made.
• to have ongoing observations made and recorded by the childminder to follow and assess my child’s development, to fulfil the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework, and in order to support the childminder’s professional development. These may be in the form of written statements, photographs, audio or video recording. My child may also appear in records relating to other children in my care.
• to be in the sole care of my registered assistant, ..........., should the need arise.
• to have suncream applied by the childminder or her registered assistant. The suncream will be provided by me and will be appropriate protection for my child’s skin (the recommended minimum is SPF30). Should appropriate suncream not be provided by me, I accept that the childminder may supply appropriate protection, should the need arise.
• to have nappies changed and nappy cream applied by the childminder or her registered assistant.
• to have sticking plasters applied should the need arise.
• to receive first aid treatment should the need arise.
• to be bathed should the need arise.
• to be put to sleep in a bed, cot, sofa, buggy or car seat, appropriate to their age and development.
• to be supervised by other professionals for brief periods (e.g. on an outing, a fellow childminder might look after your child whilst I take another child to the toilet).



I give my consent for the childminder or her registered assistant…
• to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment for my child in the future. (Ref: EYFS Statutory Framework, May 2008, p.23)
• to share records and information about my child with other professionals when appropriate.

I have read and received a copy of this Consent Form.


Childminding Policies

I have read, agree to and received a copy of the Childminding Policies document containing the policies listed below.

1. Working with Parents
2. Daily Routine
3. Equal Opportunities
4. Child Protection Policy
5. Behaviour & Discipline
6. Health and Safety
7. Food & Drink
8. Illness
9. Collection of Children
10. Emergencies
11. Training & Professional Development
12. Complaints & Compliments


Complaints Procedure

I have read and received a copy of the Complaints Procedure.


The consents, policies and procedure are subject to annual review. The date of the next review is shown below. They may be reviewed earlier should the need arise due to changes in circumstances, OFSTED regulations or legislation. Your comments and feedback are always welcome.



Name (please print):


Signed:


Date:


Review Date:

Sorry - don't think I was very clear - must be the ofsted panic !!!!
I do have ALL the standard permissions with standard wording printed and signed.
BUT I have another sheet as detailed above in op, for permissions that are unexpected at signing of contracts. It's so that I can respond quickly to get permissions in place, for example mother said the other week out 'he'll only sleep in the buggy now' Or I might be going out to the park with under 1 yrs who I don't normally provide food for, on a hot day and would like permission to give them an ice lolly!
Plus I'm quite new to all this and new things crop up from from time to time. So I have chosen to have this additional permission form that I can adapt it to suit any situation.
Is this formal enough for ofsted?

Sorry - don't think I was very clear - must be the ofsted panic !!!!
I do have ALL the standard permissions with standard wording printed and signed.
BUT I have another sheet as detailed above in op, for permissions that are unexpected at signing of contracts. It's so that I can respond quickly to get permissions in place, for example mother said the other week out 'he'll only sleep in the buggy now' Or I might be going out to the park with under 1 yrs who I don't normally provide food for, on a hot day and would like permission to give them an ice lolly!
Plus I'm quite new to all this and new things crop up from from time to time. So I have chosen to have this additional permission form that I can adapt it to suit any situation.
Is this formal enough for ofsted?

If you have a read through mine you will see I have included permission to sleep in a buggy etc. As for ice creams and things I dont think you need permission you just need to know if there are any allergies to be aware of. All sorts of trips and visits are covered in mine, with or without prior warning. I do most often tell the parents were we are going but sometime opportunities will change during the day and I like to be able to go with the flow.

In 17 years of minding I have never been in a situation where I have felt i could have done with an 'extras' permission form.

I would cover as many bases as possible on your main form and keep it simple.

Originally they were each on a sheet to sign and there were just too many, so it is easier to have them listed on one sheet along with all the policies etc so the parents just sign once. I find it is less baffling for them, because there is so much to go through with them.

Katie Boo, I think it's a great idea for those things that crop up that you feel you need permission for. And when you come to review your permission slip you can just add it to your list to be signed.

I'm not registered yet, but I can't see it been a problem with having hand written parts if you explain why you do it this way and say you would add it to the overall permission slip on review or before new starter.

Good luck with your inspection.

I'm waiting on a call for my registration visit... paperwork all out in front of me constantly and a note pad for idea's where every I go even to bed ha ha otherwise I can't sleep - driving me insane, just hope with all my work there's no reason they would say no :panic: :panic:

If you have a read through mine you will see I have included permission to sleep in a buggy etc. As for ice creams and things I dont think you need permission you just need to know if there are any allergies to be aware of. All sorts of trips and visits are covered in mine, with or without prior warning. I do most often tell the parents were we are going but sometime opportunities will change during the day and I like to be able to go with the flow.

In 17 years of minding I have never been in a situation where I have felt i could have done with an 'extras' permission form.

I would cover as many bases as possible on your main form and keep it simple.

Originally they were each on a sheet to sign and there were just too many, so it is easier to have them listed on one sheet along with all the policies etc so the parents just sign once. I find it is less baffling for them, because there is so much to go through with them.

Thank you for that info :) so it seems I need to re-do my permissions form, oh well!
I see what you mean about covering everything, I hadn't thought to include sleeping in the buggy as I have always felt that ideally children should sleep in a cot, but when a parent requests it I do as they ask, I'm not that against it!
I do always get permission for under 1yr olds to eat new foods, as I don't allow any food that isn't provided by parents (just for under 1yr olds).

Anyway back to ofsted preparation now!