Variation info needed

**Mrs.L.C** · 24-09-2008, 05:18 PM

I have had a parent of a child I used to care for ask If I have spaces for after xmas for her baby (will be about 9mths then) and also her brother's g/f has asked for their son who is 10mths. I am already registered to have 2 under 1 but I probably wont have space for both on some of the days (until 2pm). Should I ask Ofsted for a variation and what info would Ofsted want when I write to them?

**kiddiwinks** · 24-09-2008, 05:31 PM

It wont hurt to ask, say you need to know asap.

they will need names dob, children and ages of current children and you routine.

**cloud9** · 24-09-2008, 06:26 PM

It will also help if you mention they are related (presuming they are)

**Mrs.L.C** · 24-09-2008, 07:15 PM

They are related but only as cousins. Has any1 had a variation for children who are not brother/sister?

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 24-09-2008, 07:18 PM

I would ask - they can only say no.

If you show in a grid who you have when it helps them see where the overlap is needed and the ages of the children affected.

I would state in your letter that these are children returning from previous care and that is usually counted as continuity of care.