Regulated activity: removal of the supervision exemption (comes into force 1 September 2026)
Due to a change in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 childcare settings must understand what they need to do to comply with the change to regulated activity that will come into force on 1 September 2026.
The Act changes the definition of regulated activity by removing the supervision exemption. Under that exemption, unpaid activities such as teaching, training, instructing, or caring for or supervising children were not classed as regulated activity if supervised by someone who was in regulated activity (for example, a class teacher).
This means that all such activity is now considered to be regulated activity if it is carried out frequently, or if it meets the period condition. The period condition means:
- on more than 3 days in a 30-day period
- overnight
All volunteers engaging in regulated activity will need to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children’s barred list information.
This change will come into force on 1 September 2026.
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New Ofsted blog - Paying your annual fee: what you need to know
When you apply to register with Ofsted as a childcare provider, you will need to pay an application fee. You then need to pay an annual registration fee once your application is approved.
This new blog published by Ofsted explains the main things you need to know about fees.
Click the button below to read the blog.
BBC CBeebies parenting resources to support pre-school children
The Department for Education (DfE) would like early years providers to help share BBC CBeebies Parenting resources and content with parents and caregivers to support pre-school children as they prepare to start their adventure in early years settings or school.
Check out the ‘skills for starting school’ collection on the CBeebies Parenting website for free, expert advice and activity ideas to grow children’s independence and support their development. Find help with everything from introducing the potty and toilet independence, taking turns and sharing, to helping with shyness around starting school and managing separation anxiety.
Families can also enjoy a selection of songs, stories, games and advice from CBeebies on BBC iPlayer.
From mid-August, there will be a special CBeebies Parenting Download episode exploring how confidence, communication, emotional reassurance and growing independence can all help children settle into a new environment.
Early years professionals can join free monthly Champions Training sessions to find out more about CBeebies Parenting and how you can use the information with families. Visit the Professionals section for resources to print and share, and sign up to the monthly newsletter for regular updates. If you want to contact the team directly for more information, please email CBeebiesparenting@bbc.co.uk
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