Today I read with interest Ofsted's new childcare factsheet, 'Serious accidents, injuries and deaths that registered providers must notify to Ofsted and local child protection agencies'.
Back in September, Nursery World reported that Ofsted was planning to issue 'precise guidance' after a successful appeal was made by a nursery owner to clarify the EYFS requirement.
My initial reaction is that the document is not very 'precise' at all. A discussion between several childminders of my acquaintance has already highlighted many shortfalls of the guidance. Would a serious dog bite really not require notification? Or a road traffic accident? The guidance suggests that only hospital stays of 24 hours or longer require us to contact Ofsted. Yet they would like to be informed about pain that is not relieved by simple painkillers. Toothache, anyone?
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