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OFSTED-registered childminders and nurseries, sign up to support SEND families. Make a difference by connecting with children who need inclusive care. You will need your OFSTED registration number to hand. It shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes.

SENDHELP Childminder Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in helping bridge the gap in childcare for disabled children and their families! Please complete this form if you are an OFSTED REGISTERED CHILDMINDER open to accepting enquiries from parents of special needs children. You will need your OFSTED Registration Number and details of your operating hours to hand.

Onboarding Form

First Name

Last Name

OFSTED Registration Number

First Half Of Your Postcode

Which Local Authority Are You Registered To Provide Care In?

Is Your Property Or Childminding Space Wheelchair Accessible?

Yes - My property/space is on the ground floor and has no steps inside

Yes - My property/space is NOT on the ground floor, but has a lift or ramp access to get in and no steps inside

Partially - There are less than 5 steps to enter my property and NO lift/ramp, but there are no steps when you are inside.

No - There are more than 5 steps to enter the property and NO lift or ramp to get in.

No - My property is on multiple floors (i.e. a townhouse) and/or has steps inside.

Not Sure - Can I send some pictures?

Not Sure - Can you come out to assess?

Are you willing to provide care for neurodivergent children ? This may cover some special needs such as Autism, ADHD, ADD and other learning disabilities (whether diagnosed or not)

Yes

Yes, but I cannot manage challenging behaviour

No

Are you willing (and physically able) to carry children up to age 5/6 between short distances if they cannot walk? Up to a maximum weight of 20KG.

Yes

No

Are you comfortable administering medication (where there is a clear prescription and guidance on how to give)?

Yes

No

Are you able to care for children with mild to moderate physical or intellectual disabilities? We do not suggest mainstream childcare for children with severe medical needs.

Yes, with full care plans and guidance given

No

Are your operating hours the same everyday?

Yes

No

What days do you operate? Please check all that apply.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Are your operating hours the same everyday?

Yes

No

Do you offer any flexibility around your operating hours for parents who may work unsocial shift patterns?

Yes, on a case-by-case basis

No

Do you offer emergency or overnight care? Please select all that apply.

Emergency Care (last minute/short notice care)

Overnight Care

Not typically, but this is case dependent

No

Do you have any experience caring for children with SEND needs? Please select all that apply.

Yes - Professional Experience

Yes - Personal/Lived Experience

Yes - Educational Training

No, but open to gaining some

Other

What is your latest OFSTED Rating?

Outstanding

Good

Requires Improvement

Inadequate

Met

Not Met

New Provider - Not Yet Inspected

Do you have any comments or questions? We aim to respond to all queries within 5 working days.

Email

Phone Number

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