Q1 What Is the Legal Term for a Committee?

Committee Quiz

Q1 What is the legal term for a committee?

A)An unincorporated association. EYFS Stat guidance refers to notifying Ofsted about changes re unincorporated association-is committee. Incorporated association is a ltd company. Everyone in a committee is personally liable. Statutory Framework – Welfare requirements Pages 31 and 32 section 3.77 and 3.78

Q2 What section of the EYFS statutory framework relates to the requirement for providers to notify Ofsted of committee changes?

A)The section of the EYFS framework which relates to the requirement for providers to notify Ofsted of committee changes. The nominated person must tell Ofsted they are standing down. Statutory Framework – Welfare requirements Page 32 – section 3.77

Q3 What is the time scale for notification?

A)14 days includes weekend. Or earlier. Statutory Framework – Welfare requirements Page 32 – section 3.78

Q4 What is the purpose of having a nominated person?

A)They are the person who the provision has nominated to communicate with Ofsted and therefore the only person with whom Ofsted has permission to communicate with. You can have more than one. - Register as a childminder or childcare provider (England)Document(Overview)

Q5 Do providers need to obtain a DBS check before they submit an EY2 form?

A)Yes. It is the EY2 form which constitutes the notification. Early years and childcare registration handbook

Q6 What should providers do if the DBS is not obtained within the 14 day time scale?

A)Keep Ofsted informed. Use e mail. They then are aware of your circumstances..Statutory Framework – Welfare requirements Pages 31 and 32 section 3.77 and 3.78

Q7 What impact will non notification of a change in committee member have on the judgement made at inspection?

A)It is an offence. You could be prosecuted. Probably won't be. Will impact on Outcome- will look at what processes are being followed. Can be inspectors’ discretion- they will be considering what the impact is on safety of children. Ofsted can do additional checks e.g. social services - disqualification by association. Committee members and staff team should notify you of any changes. Statutory Framework – Welfare requirements Page 32 – section 3.78

Q8. At inspection will a provider be set an action if they have not informed Ofsted of a change in committee member?

A)No. Because it is an offence. It will not be an action in the main body of the report. It is a breach of requirement and will be recorded in the report. Statutory Framework – Welfare requirements Page 32 – section 3.78

Q9 What changes does Ofsted need to be made aware of if the setting is a limited company?

A)Change of directors. Ofsted does check directors listed at Company’s House. Statutory Framework – Welfare requirements Page 32 – section 3.78

Q10 What change does Ofsted need to be made aware of if the owner is a registered charity?

A)Change in trustees. Statutory Framework – Welfare requirements Page 32 – section 3.78

April 2016