Agricultural Play Resources

[Pauline]

Have you had the new information about registering with agricultural play resources?

It is a new European directive which sets out new rules for children's play in outdoor areas. Similar to ICO and EH, we will have to register with APR (Agricultural Play Resources)

Having had a look through the forms it looks like childminders are classed as 'home use', however there are still documents to fill in.

There is a subsection for children aged under 5 years and one for those aged 5 - 8 and one for over 8's.

Age under 5 you need to complete subsection (01)
for those aged 5 - 8 it is subsection (04)
children over 8 subsection (11)

The main things needed are the weight of the children, this is so that they can calculate the weight/mass effect on soil and substructure because apparently as children play they think it has an adverse effect and there might be need for charges, similar to council tax based on the numbers of children using gardens to play.

To find your calculation, (basically what you will pay for your annual tax), take the weight of each child, multiply it by their height take off 10% for clothing and then multiply by:

£1.25 for under 5's
£1.50 for 5 - 8 years
£1.75 for 8's and over

This will be your basic tax for APR

Then complete these other sections if you have garden equipment such as Gazebo's, toys etc. and add them on as supplementary tax:

(I) If you use Gazebos with metal pegs - 50p
(L) If you use Gazebos with plastic pegs - 30p (this is because plastic has a lower detrimental effect on soil)
(F) For 1 - 5 outdoor toys, such as trundle bikes (£1.00)
(O) For 5 - 10 outdoor toys (£2.00)
or for larger settings (O-L) will allow for 10 + outdoor toys (£5.00)

Once you have done your calculation it will stand for a full 5 years from today's date.

Hope that helps.

[blue bear]

Ah ah very funny

[ajs]

Oh goodness more paperwork, and money to spend, where will it end

Well last year we were told off for giving it away too early. Very good though Pauline

[miss mopple]

almost got me

[mama2three]

Will I need Mr Anchovy to help me work it out?

[flowerpots]

[The Juggler]

me too! forgot the date!!!!!!!! naughty Pauline - teehee

[Adiamond]

nearly got me too

[miffy]

Nearly had me there!

Miffy xx

[nell57]

[sarah707]

I have no idea what you are all on about...

Thank you for letting us know Pauline I will get on it right away!

[Pauline]

I have no idea what you are all on about...

Thank you for letting us know Pauline I will get on it right away!

I did mean to say in my original post that you would probably make us an eBook to help get our heads round it all.

It is ok them laughing but have you seen the length of the forms?

[sarah707]

I did mean to say in my original post that you would probably make us an eBook to help get our heads round it all.

It is ok them laughing but have you seen the length of the forms?

Yup leave it with me!

I have a couple of weeks free (which I'll need by the sounds of things)!!

Always happy to help

[Tinglesnark]

After getting excited over last years "ofsted exemption" and then feeling a proper nugget once I realised..... April fools!
Lol

[keeks]

Brilliant!

xxx

[angeldelight]

After getting excited over last years "ofsted exemption" and then feeling a proper nugget once I realised..... April fools!
Lol

Thats what I thought till the postman came this morning

I will try and scan the paperwork for you to see if I can later

This is so daft

I think I am going back to bed

They sure like to make our work load difficult dont they

Angel xx

[cherry]

[angeldelight]

Thats what I thought till the postman came this morning

I will try and scan the paperwork for you to see if I can later

This is so daft

I think I am going back to bed

They sure like to make our work load difficult dont they

Angel xx

PS if you give me your email I will try and send you a copy over

[Tinglesnark]

Wow angel, your postie is dedicated! Out n about early!

[cherry]

Oh dear I thought you were joking until Angel sent me the details, looks like we need your help Sarah 707 with the length of this document.

Quess what I'll be doing this weekend