Out of School providers (OOS) : OOS Resources | Leicestershire County Council Professional Services Portal

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 PDF, 1.3 mbOpens 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

What changes need to be made due to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations)?Hide content
GDPR came into effect on the 25 May 2018 and you must ensure you are compliant with the requirements. Amongst others, the following organisations provide details of the requirements and guidance:

How do the changes in the Childcare Voucher scheme and Tax Free Childcare scheme affect us?Hide content
The Childcare Voucher scheme will close to new applicants on 4 October 2018, but parents may be able be eligible for the Tax Free childcare. Parents in the existing Childcare Voucher scheme can remain in the scheme as long as their employer continues to offer it. Out of school clubs or schools providing out of school care must sign up to the Tax Free Childcare scheme. Parents can apply for the Tax Free scheme by following that link.

Do we still need to self-evaluate our practice following Ofsted removal of the Self Evaluation form?Hide content
Those OOS Clubs and childminders who are on the Early Years register need to be able to evaluate the care and activities their setting provides and how well they are meeting the learning needs of children.
Ofsted's Early Years Mythbusting guidance dated 4 April 2018 states "childcare providers do not need to produce any self-evaluation documentation, but managers and staff should be able to discuss the setting with the Inspector. Inspectors will ask staff about the quality of care and activities they provide, and how well the setting is meeting the learning needs of all children".
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