Ofsted do not require all of your policies and procedures in writing, however in doing so it helps you to demonstrate to Ofsted and prospective parents how your service works and how you meet the EYFS and Childcare requirements.
Keep your policies and procedures clear and easy to understand. Each policy and procedure will contain different information but writing them should follow the general steps listed below.
Step 1: Research
Have a look in your EYFS pack and the Childcare register requirements to see what you must do to meet the current legislation. You may want to use the template and policy building support tools within this pack.
Step 2: Contents List
Make some notes of what you need to put in your