Prevent Duty

I have a duty in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 to have due regard to the need to prevent people from […]

Physical Contact Policy

As an Ofsted registered Childminder I am very aware that each individual child has different needs. Some children like to be affectionate […]

Physical activity policy

We have written this policy from information gained from children, parents and staff. The NHS states, children under five need three hours […]

Pets Policy

As the owner of two dogs – Percy and Teddi and three cats – Bendy, Pumpkin and Jem and I know that […]

Partnership with parents

Parents are greatly involved in our caring for their child, as we like them to spend a little time settling when they […]

Overnight care policy

I am registered to provide overnight care by Ofsted which appears on my registration certificate. Your child’s sleep time routine will be […]

Opening times policy

Opening times are flexible to meet parent’s needs. A full time place is calculated as a 10 hour day from 8.00am – […]

Open door policy

As well as working in partnership with parents, I keep an ‘open door’ policy. This enables all parents/carers to come to me […]

Observation Policy

As an Ofsted registered childcare provider it is required that I make observations of the children I care for. The Guidance states:- […]

No Smoking policy

In my role as an Ofsted registered Childminder the majority of my work is accompanied by another member of staff, sharing the […]