Childcare workers: changes to disqualification arrangements

Overview

The consultation sets out options for changing the childcare disqualification arrangements in schools and non-domestic registered settings.

Why your views matter

We are seeking views on proposals to make changes to the childcare disqualification arrangements in England. This consultation sets out three separate options for changing the arrangements in schools and non-domestic registered settings. We are not proposing to make changes to the arrangements where childcare is provided on domestic premises.

Our aim is to improve the fairness of the current arrangements, particularly in respect of the ‘by association’ elements, which mean that a childcare worker can be disqualified because someone who lives or works in their household is disqualified. We’re looking for people to give us their comments on the options we are proposing, together with any views they have on the childcare disqualification arrangements more generally.

What happens next

The results of the consultation and the Department's response will be published on GOV.UK in Summer 2016