Melsampson66 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hello My preschool currently accepts children from 2y5. What would I need to do to accept 2 year olds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildflowers Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 More staff (1 to 4 children), a large supply of spare nappies, eyes in your neck and plenty of patience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melsampson66 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Great tips! But what about in terms of paperwork? Notifying ofsted/council etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcombeplaygroup Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Technically a 2.5 yr old is still a 2 year old - so ratios should already be 1:4 - you may need to notify Ofsted but I would have thought that as you already take 2.5 year olds then you already take 2 year olds - does that make sense. Sorry long day x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildflowers Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Long day for me too - and got a cold! So, if you accept 2 1/2 year olds, you don't need to do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melsampson66 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Awesome!! Thanks a million. Run a bath and pour yourself a glass ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 check your registration with ofsted - gives you the age bands you can care for. speak to your development worker / EY support teacher they should be able to give you more information on where to go next and things you need to do (if you need to do anything) maybe some training for working with 2 yr olds If you have 2-5yr olds there shouldn't be much to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSFRebecca Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 check your registration with ofsted - gives you the age bands you can care for. If you are registered on Early Years Register you are already registered for 0-5 years, just need to make sure that you meet the Statutory Framework requirements for the different age groups re staff qualifications, ratios and space etc. Your certificate will say 'xxxx setting is registered on the Early Years register' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Maybe just check with your insurance company but to be honest it probably states 2 year olds rather than 2.5 year olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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