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Out of School providers (OOS)
For childcare providers who give Out of School care for children in Leicestershire.
OOS Resources
Resources and information specific to out of school practitioners. See our generic policies and guidance for all providers such as risk assessment, data protection and food allergy information, and our
Combined Childcare Resource Pack Opens new window
Leader / Manager support available
Did you know? If your out of school provision has a change of leader/manager you are able to access advice and guidance from the Childcare Improvement Sufficiency Officer (CISO team). This will enable you to ensure that you have effective leadership strategies in place and that all aspects of the Early Years Register and Childcare Register are being implemented in your setting.
Please contact the Helpline on 0116 305 7136 or email childcare@leics.gov.uk if you would like to request a visit or further information.
Out of School funding for children with SEND
Funding is currently available for children with additional needs who attend, or who would like to attend, an Out of School setting in Leicestershire.
Out of School Funding for SEND
Improving Practice
Other resources
Leaflets about keeping safe online from the Local Safeguarding Children Board
Partnership working in Out of Schools; Improve your Ofsted Grading Opens new window
Action for Children - By working in partnership to meet the childcare need
Building successful relationships with your host school - A guide for providers Opens new window
KIDS: All of us - A Framework for Quality Inclusion Opens new window
Equality and Diversity - Sources of information Opens new window
OOS Providers - Are you ready for 30 hours?
Childcare Register requirements
Early Years Foundation Stage
Knowing me Knowing you Opens new window
All About Me form Opens new window
Interactive out of school diary and organisation plan Opens new window
Playwork
How to conduct a Risk Benefit Assessment: Risk Benefit assessment form
NCB What is Play Opens new window