WE ARE VERY PROUD TO BE GRADED EFFECTIVE IN ALL AREAS BY OFSTED, DECEMBER 2019
Welcome to Rutland Early Years, a childminding agency, run by childminders for childminders
Rutland Early Years aims to offer professional support for everyone. whether Agency or Ofsted registered we aim to help take the stress out of running your childcare business.
From one off visits to comprehensive support and a full hand holding service for those new to the business. We have carefully built what we offer around childminders’ needs. If there is something you feel you need help with and we haven’t listed it on this website, please don’t be afraid to ask.
Call 07908 882120/07411026299
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What childminders say about Rutland Early Years
I recently had my Ofsted inspection and because of Sam and Mels help I received a GOOD grading.
Mel - Ofsted registered childminder Rutland
From the start their support across all areas has been amazing, every query I have had has been answered with clarity.
Sally REYAL registered childminder Rutland
I cannot thank or recommend REYAL enough, fantastic people to work with.
Lauren REYAL registered childminder Rotherham
Sam and Mel are two really lovely, very helpful and extremely knowledgeable ladies I couldn't recommend using their agency more.
Becky REYAL registered childminder Rutland
It has been so amazing to know that I have the support of you both and the rest of the Rutland Childminders
Belinda REYAL registered childminder York
I feel I can ask away whenever I feel I need advice. They are the best people I have met in this industry, I feel so so happy. It is a huge relief and blessing to be able to be part of an agency that lifts each other up.
Khansa - Bradford
I am excited to start my childminding career with Rutland. If anyone was to express an interest in childminding to me I would be sure to recommend Rutland to them.
Toni - Stockton
I just want to thank you all for the hard work and time you have put in to helping me become registered, I wish that I had started the process with you in the first place.
Kelly - Windsor
I feel the approach Rutland takes in getting to know its childminders and supporting them actually helps children get a better quality education in a safer environment. This is because they take the time to do regular visits, they are available, approachable and anything untoward would be picked up quicker.
Carlene - Havering
You have saved my head from exploding the past couple of weeks!.
Lou - Oxfordshire
Very professional and supportive inspection from my consultant, she puts people at ease straight away.
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So, today is the day that the EYFS disapplications will end.
As from today 25th September the disapplications that came into force in April will end. The disapplications were brought in to:
“support early years providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the government temporarily disapplied and modified certain elements of the EYFS statutory framework.
This was to allow providers greater flexibility to respond to changes in workforce availability and potential fluctuations in demand, while still providing care that is high quality and safe.”
Find the link to the gov.uk website here:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2/early-years-foundati...
The DfE has updated the guidance 'Actions for Early Years and Childcare Providers during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Here is the link:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures/corona...
Shared from Pacey regarding testing delays
BLOG: Testing delays and what they might mean for your business
www.pacey.org.uk
As a childcare provider, are you struggling to access Covid-19 tests for you or your family? Are parents at your setting suffering from extended exclusion periods due to the delays? We want to hear from you.We've updated our FAQ regarding the below query that we have had from a number of members and followers:
Question:
My child has been sent home to isolate, due to someone else in their school ‘bubble’ having COVID-19, does my childminder setting need to close?
Answer:
If someone in your child’s school bubble has displayed symptoms and had a positive test for coronavirus, your child may be sent home by the school to isolate if they have had contact with the person who has tested positive. However, the other people your child lives with would not need to isolate at this point, unless the child then develops any symptoms themselves. This is the same if an adult in your household is sent home because they have had contact with a person who has tested positive for Covid-19.
Public Health England have confirmed to PACEY that, at this point, you wouldn’t need to close your childminding setting but the child/person isolating must not have any contact with the children being cared for in the setting.
The childminder must risk assess the situation as every setting is different; have an open communication on the issue with parents and keep evidence this has happened. If there are challenges in ensuring the affected family member stay separated from the children being cared for, mitigations must be put in place and evidenced. For example, if possible the isolating family member should use a separate bathroom. If the isolating family member has to use a shared bathroom or other communal areas, these must be thoroughly cleaned after every use, remembering that the child isolating must not have any contact with the children being cared for in the setting.
At the time of the incident within the school, Test and Trace should activate and it is most likely that you would be contacted by the local health protection team if they felt you needed to close depending on the situation. Don’t forget to keep doing your risk assessments and communicating with parents about what is happening and precautions you are taking. Each situation would be unique and the risk would have to be assessed on a case by case basis by the local health protection teams. For example, if a school had a large outbreak, then it may be necessary for you to close.
Remember, if the child isolating or any other member of the household displays symptoms of Covid-19 during the period of isolation or otherwise, then the setting would need to close at this point for isolation and testing.
You can read all our Coronavirus FAQs here - www.pacey.org.uk/Covid-FAQs
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