My mum comes round fairly often (she gets withdrawal symptoms if she doesn't see my children every couple of days!) and I have been told that she will need to complete a CM2 form which she is fine with.

What I was wondering is if she was here a couple of days a week and working with me would she have to do the ICP course as well? Obviously she wouldn't be a registered childminder but would it mean I could take extra children on certain days if there was a demand? Also, as an assistant if the parents had met her and agreed would she be able to be left alone with them if the need arose (for example a dental appointment) or would Ofsted have a fit? I'm only talking very occasionally.