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Before school care and the Ofsted 2 hour rule

26 replies

Toffeebythesea · 08/08/2023 16:33

Due to a lack of before and after school care at my children's school I am wondering if this is a service I could offer. I have a teaching qualification so do have experience of working with children, albeit at secondary school age.
Can anyone advise if I am correct in thinking that I would be exempt in needing register with Ofsted, so long as I only offer care for under 2 hours a day?
I am thinking that just before school care would fit in with this rule.
I am also presuming but unsure if the childminding ratios ( 6 children under 8) would still apply?
What other things do I need to think about? Some sort of indemnity insurance I presume.
Any advise about whether this is a feasible idea would be very much appreciated!

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CatsOnTheChair · 08/08/2023 16:52

How much take up would there be for just one end of the day? Round here everyone wants after-school, but can often juggle before school.
No ideas on the legalities tho, sorry.