If voluntary committee run, you should have a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and other committee members. N.B. Ofsted MUST have an up-to-date list of the members of the committee. You are required by law to keep your trustee details up to date with the Charity Commission. registration handbook, 2016 Guide to Charitable Incorporated Organisation status 2013: Charity Commission: Information on writing a reserves policy, 2016: Committee Information: (inc Committee responsibilities and Ofsted). For further information, the PLA or NDNA website: Registered Charity number (if applicable): Registered person: Nominated person: Manager/Supervisor: Chairperson: Secretary: Treasurer: Other committee members: Are you a member of the Suffolk County Council ‘List of Providers’ (LoP)? LoP- Section A Ofsted Inspection for LoP members If your provision is judged to be inadequate you MUST inform the local authority immediately after the inspection. years inspection handbook, p. (see link to handbook on front page of this checklist) LoP- Ofsted Action Plan examples - What was the outcome of your last Ofsted inspection? Date: Outcome: You MUST ensure that you have completed all Ofsted recommendations from your last inspection. Actions: 23
Include an explanation of the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child and in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff; the use of mobile phones & cameras in the setting for staff, volunteers, visitors and parents/carers. It is good practice to include the appropriate use of social networking sites. NB: A revised version of the Ofsted document ‘Inspecting Safeguarding in years, Education and Skills settings’ was published in August 2016 along with a list of the main changes. You MUST implement the changes to ensure you are adhering to the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the EYFS. Please note the requirement for a ‘Staff Behaviour Policy’. Safeguarding in Early years, Education and Skills settings’ August 2016 p.6, 10, 19. Multi-agency safeguarding hub- Suffolk CPD online- You MUST have a practitioner designated to take lead responsibility for safeguarding children. The lead practitioner is responsible for liaison with local statutory children’s services agencies and with the LSCB. During term time, or when the setting is in operation, the designated safeguarding leader or an appropriately trained deputy should be available during opening hours for staff to discuss safeguarding concerns. The lead practitioner must attend a child protection course that enables them to identify, understand and respond to signs of possible abuse and neglect. EYFS p.16-17 (3.5) ‘Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings’- Pg. 11 (18). Name of designated safeguarding lead: Date of courses attended: Name of deputy designated safeguarding lead: Date of courses attended:
Any meals, snacks & drinks provided for children MUST be healthy, balanced and nutritious. How do you implement this? EYFS p. 28 (3.47) How do you involve parents and carers in supporting children’s healthy eating? How do you obtain information about children’s special dietary requirements, preferences and food allergies, and any special health requirements? How do you ensure that all staff know about these and act upon the information? EYFS p. 28 (3.47) Is information displayed on staff notice board, kitchen/snack area? Is it up to date? Are photos of the children included? How do you do this whilst respecting confidentiality? Fresh drinking water MUST be available and accessible for children at all times. How do you do this? EYFS p. 28 (3.47) Is the setting registered with the local Environmental Health Department Food Rating Scheme? Contact your Borough Council If yes, what is your star rating? You MUST ensure that all staff involved in preparing & handling food have food hygiene training. EYFS p. 28(3.48) You MUST ensure that the food preparation area is adequately equipped and hygiene standards are maintained. EYFS p. 28 (3.48) How are children’s packed lunches stored? You MUST inform Ofsted of any incident of food poisoning affecting two or more children within 14 days of the incident. EYFS p. 28 (3.49) Ofsted general enquiries: 0300 123 1231 What procedures or protocols are in place to ensure you comply with this requirement? Accident or injury You MUST ensure that the aid box is accessible to all staff at all times. Is there a separate first aid kit available for outings? EYFS p. 28 (3.50) For information the contents of First Aid boxes please refer to your Paediatric First Aid Training provider How do you ensure that the contents are appropriate for children? Who is responsible for this? How often is it checked? How do you keep a written record of accidents or injuries and first aid treatment? EYFS p. 28 (3.50) What procedures are in place to ensure parents/carers sign this
N.B. The new SEND Code of Practice was introduced in September 2014. All existing ‘Statement of Special Educational will continue to have legal force beyond September 2014 until they are transferred to an Education, Health and Care plan. You MUST have a written policy clearly describes how and when decisions about the allocation of places are taken, and how places will be allocated should there be more children than places available. LoP - Section B and G You MUST have a written Equality Action Plan. Under the Equality Act 2010 ALL children are entitled to attend any provision & have their needs identified and met. LoP - Section B and G INFORMATION AND RECORDS You MUST maintain records and obtain and share information (with parents/carers and other professionals working with the child, as appropriate) in order to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting, and to help to ensure the needs of all children are met. EYFS p.31 (3.68) ‘Starting Points and Progress Tracking’ and ‘My Learning Journey’ materials - What systems are in place to ensure that you comply with this? You MUST enable a regular two-way flow of information with parents/carers. If requested, you should incorporate parents’/carers’ comments into children’s records. EYFS p.32 (3.68, 3.69) How do you ensure that this happens? How do parents/carers access their child’s ‘My Learning Journey’ document? You MUST enable a regular two-way flow of information between providers if a is attending more than one setting. EYFS p.32 (3.68) How do you share information and work in partnership with other settings children attend to identify their individual needs and help them make good progress? Are all records kept on site? If not, do you have prior agreement with Ofsted? When, and where, do staff complete ‘My Learning Journeys’? EYFS p.32 (3.69) If they are taken home what arrangements are put in place to ensure they are secure?