Risk Assessment, Protective Measures & Hygiene

Emergency Planning

How educational and childcare settings should plan for and deal with emergencies, including significant public health incidents and severe weather.

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Childminders: report new adults in the home

You must tell Ofsted about new people aged 16 or over who live or work in the home you look after children in within 14 days. This includes children who turn 16.

Childminders: tell Ofsted about adults leaving the home

You must tell Ofsted when anyone aged 16 or over stops living or working in the home where you look after children.

Childcare: significant events to notify Ofsted about.

Guidance for childminders, nannies and other registered childcare providers with examples of what Ofsted considers to be a significant event.

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Government Guidance - Advice for employers on social distancing during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

Early years and childcare: Ofsted's enforcement policy

This policy explains how Ofsted regulate childcare providers, including childminders, nannies, nurseries, childminder agencies and other types of childcare.

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Childcare: significant events to notify Ofsted about.

Guidance for childminders, nannies and other registered childcare providers with examples of what Ofsted considers to be a significant event.

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First aid in schools, early years and further education

This is non-statutory guidance for employers in early years, schools and colleges. Employers in these settings should have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to first aid issues on their premises and off-site.

This guidance is for:

Emergency Planning

How educational and childcare settings should plan for and deal with emergencies, including significant public health incidents and severe weather.

Click HERE for guidance