CMs and houseguests

[RitaMorgan]

Does anyone know if childminders are allowed to host international students (over 16) at the same time as childminding?

I guess it ok as long as guest is never left alone with children and you keep a record of the guests details in a guest book.

Long term though would have to be declared and checked through ofsted (crb etc)

It wouldn't be long term, 6 weeks at most. And never alone with the children (probably not in the house at the same time in fact).

I would call 6 weeks a regular visitor that would have to be declared as living in the house

I asked Ofsted about visitors, as my mum stays for a few days about 3 times a year. They said a short visit was ok but anyone classed as living in your house, even for a short time would need a crb.

My mum sometimes comes and stays over for about 4 weeks at a time. I was told by Ofsted that this still counts as a short visit that doesn't require a CRB, but only just. Anything longer would need to be CRB checked.

anyone (over 16 yrs) staying in the house for over 4 weeks needs to be CRB'd and checked in with ofsted

A CRB is likely to take longer than 6 weeks though isn't it? Which makes it seem rather pointless.

You could apply for the crb now before they come? Just get their details and fill
In the ofsted form here, you will
Need to get them to sign the crb declaration though.