Guest Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Following on from Hali's question about taking a set of twins at 2 when the starting age for her group is two and a half I was wondering what age groups were registered for? We are registered for 2 years and I had thought that this was the case for all pre-schools/playgroups. Linda
Guest alisonjayne Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Hello Linda In answer to your question about other settings our playgroup is registered for 2 1/2yr olds. I didn't realise that you could take children at 2. Alison
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 hello Linda after speaking to Ofsted we are registered for 2yr olds too.
AnonyMouse_3735 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 We still start at 3 , for us that is young enough, (checked and we are only registered from 3)
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 2 and a half here too. I couldnt go any lower for reasons of sanity!
Guest Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 I have to say that we don't take children until 2 years 9 months unless there are special circumstances. What I am curious to know is what OFSTED have registered you for? I had thought that 2 years was nationwide but it would not seem to be the case. So, again, we have discrepancies in what OFSTED are telling groups. Linda
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Thats what i dont understand, when i started at our group only had 3yr olds and i remember we could take from 2 1/2 if space was available...i have no idea why it says 2 on our registration doc. ive never said anything to Ofsted about taking them from 2yrs!!! ... very strange
Guest Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 I am registered to take them from 2 too (Pre-school) - but I never asked to take them that young!!! When I queried it with Ofsted they said it was because they don't split a year group - e.g. the certificate will say from 2 or 3 but they didn't split it into months. That's interesting if some certificates are being issued with months on them etc. - but either way, it does allow you some sort of flexibility in filling the places. janice
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 well Janice that does sound sensible dosnt it..i suppose i just didnt ask... silly me
AnonyMouse_63 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 We can take children from the age of two but after alot of thought and discusions we will only take them from the age of 2 yrs 8 months. As we only have one room it would be impossibe for children aged 2 yrs old and nearly 5 years old to be in the same room as their needs are so different. Also the more under threes you have the higher staff to child ratio you need. Carol
Guest Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 hali - i just queried after the certificate came through (after transitional) and i did lower admission age to fill places - in the event though it wasn't cost effective as I needed extra staff to cope with nappies/tears etc. Actually I am now going to put a minimum age of 2.6 !!!!!!!!!!! Only joking - it all depends very much on how the child copes with the morning etc - they are all ready for pre-school/playgroup at different ages aren't they ???!!!! janice
Guest JPH Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 We are registered from the age of 2, but won`t take below 2 1/2 years. When queried with Ofsted, it is because they won`t register for "1/2" years.
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Same here JPH. If they dont put the 1/2 how does anyone really know? Not very good at this are they??
AnonyMouse_79 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 hi JPH & welcome. You've been hiding for a very long time but I hope now you've made your first post ( which no one else noticed-shame on them!! ), it will be the first of many. Not got anything to add here as I'm not in preschool but I guess you can now take those twins Hali, all other things being equal!
Guest Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Just wanted to add my welcome to JPH. Thanks for posting and welcome! Linda
Guest Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 We are registered for two year olds but don't take them till they are approaching three.
AnonyMouse_1490 Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 It was my Ofsted inspector who told me I could now take children just two. I thought of asking her to change it to 2.9.mths but left it as it was in case a parent came to me who was really desperate. I am now in the fortunate position of having a long waiting list so children are now age 3 when they start. I find it much easier to settle them in. They part easily and are not needing to go to the toilet every half hour.
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 Know what you mean Bubblejack!!!!!!!!!
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 Hi JPH, been away is my excuse!! Nothing to add to discussion, all been said! Sue
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 Well got the go ahead we are registered from 2yrs and its ok on our insurance too........wish me luck.....
Guest Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 I'm extended hours preschool registered for 2 yrs to under 5yrs. I would not survive without the under 3's - 50% of my register, at this time of year. Quite a few 2 yr olds attend all ten sessions per week- working parents (I open 8:45-15:15) I do have two rooms but age groups tend to mix most of sessions, only split for story, register time. I mention "to under 5yrs" because I wanted to set up a before and after school club with a "walking bus" service but Ofsted said I couldn't have a child aged between 5-6yrs ie: 51/2. It appears its allowed at the younger age but not over. Peggy
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