Can you have 7 children if there is a set of twins amongst the 7?

[trickiedickie]

Hi there,

I have four children of my own. At the moment all below 12 so included in my numbers.

I have heard of a parent looking for a childminder on a Saturday for 4 hours for her 3 children. A 7 year old and 3 year old twins. I have passed on my contact details for her to contact me. Now I am thinking I wouldn't be able to mind the 3 children.

For some reason I thought the care inspectorate would count twins as one child in terms of ratio. Thought I read that somewhere?? Now I think this is only if they are under one and already have a sibling in your care. It is all confusing.

Also, although my husband is not a childminding assistant he is off on a Saturday so would be responsible for our 4 children. Do you think the Care Inspectorate would allow me to mind the 3 children. I will phone them tomorrow and get some clarification but think it is a no as I will be going over the 6 ratio.

Any opinions?? Thank you. Oh I am in Scotland. Thanks.