Since 1 January 2014, when registering their business, childminders will only have to provide Ofsted with details of how they plan to provide food as part of their service. These details, held by the inspectorate, will be available to view by local authorities.
Previously, childminders that supplied food on a regular basis had to register as a ‘food business’ with their local authority on top of registering with Ofsted.
The move by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), forms part of the Government’s commitment to reduce the burden on businesses.
It is a legal requirement for childminders that provide food to have their premises registered with the environmental health service of their local authority.
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