It comes amidst a growing number of, and interest in, co-located childcare and eldercare services on shared sites. According to think tank United for All Ages, which is campaigning for 500 centres for all ages by 2020, 20 new co-located sites are in development this year.
The guidance covers a range of scenarios involving nurseries and childminders based at care home sites, including leasing parts of the building, information on space requirements and when DBS checks are needed.
It has been issued to Ofsted inspectors following a roundtable meeting United for All Ages held with care providers and regulators.
Denise Burke, director of United for All Ages, said, ‘We are delighted that Ofsted has provided such positive and straightforward guidance to its inspectors responsible for registering and inspecting early years and childcare.
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