Do I need to renew insurance policy whilst taking a break from childminding but staying Ofsted registered?

[walkingonthemoon]

I am temporarily stopping childminding for family reasons but am going to renew Ofsted registration so I can return to it with ease when the time is right.

Do I need to fork out on insurance renewal too when I have no children on roll at all?

TIA

No.
I kept up my registration when on maternity leave but refunded the remaining time on insurance. Then took out a new policy starting on the day I started childminding again. Nothing to insure against if no one in your care.

Thanks v much

Yes you do need to keep your Public Liability Insurance current if you remain Ofsted Registered as it is a requirement of your Registration. It doesn't matter that you are not looking after children.

Sorry to hijack!
What about First Aid, Food Safety and Safeguarding?
I'm quitting in 2 weeks, but I'm toying with the idea of keeping Ofsted reg going, so if by some miracle I change my mind I don't have to reregister.
I'd love to rip it into a million pieces but you never know what's around the corner.

I would keep it going, otherwise if you decide to start up, you have to reregister from scratch

When I moved house and stopped childminding for about 6 months I was told that I should keep my insurance and first aid valid as those are a legal requirement. Ofsted could come and inspect even when no children are on roll and you would get an immediate inadequate. Food safety and safeguarding are not a legal requirement.

Thanks.