I am a newly registered CM and already have children waiting to start.
I am hoping to have two sisters aged 9 months and 3 years to start from August. In term time I will actually only have the elder sister one afternoon a week. But for the school holidays I will have them both 3 full days. However,
I am only registered for 1 under 5 until sept when DS2 starts full time education. At my pre reg visit the ofsted inspector said I could try to apply for a variation if I can prove continuity of care. I could therefore take the baby earlier and then apply on the grounds of keeping siblings together.
Does anyone know how easily Ofsted issue variations? Is it a long process?
My other idea is to register my mother as my assistant. She works in school so is available in school holidays. She is happy to do this and already has enhanced CRB as she is a foster carer too. This would mean I could increase my numbers and so care for both sisters alongside my own children with my mother's help.
Looking at the Ofsted site and forms etc, this actually looks more straightforward. Have any of you registered an assistant? Is it more complicated than this?
I'd really appreciate anyone's experience or opinion on this. Sorry this is long and so many questions within one post!
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