I have a duty in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. I comply with the requirements of the Prevent Duty Guidance and its aim to protect children from radicalisation, extremism and being drawn into terrorism. Early years providers serve arguably…
As an Ofsted registered Childminder I am very aware that each individual child has different needs. Some children like to be affectionate and show it through hugs & kisses etc., others are not so physically affectionate. I am happy to hug, kiss (head or cheek) hold hands, cuddle, and tickle etc. your child providing both…
We have written this policy from information gained from children, parents and staff. The NHS states, children under five need three hours of exercise each day and children aged five to sixteen need to be active for at least an hour a day. Our setting achieves this by encouraging and taking part in a range…
As the owner of two dogs – Percy and Teddi and three cats – Bendy, Pumpkin and Jem and I know that Children will learn a lot from having contact with them. The pets do have access to the rooms that the children use, but only under supervision and mostly the dogs stay in a…
Parents are greatly involved in our caring for their child, as we like them to spend a little time settling when they first come, and we work together to duplicate a routine here at our setting the same as at home, to keep continuity of care. Parents are the child’s main carer, and are valued…
I am registered to provide overnight care by Ofsted which appears on my registration certificate. Your child’s sleep time routine will be discussed with you, to make sure your child’s needs are met. If an older child and dreams/sleep walks – then I will need to know how you overcome this situation, so as not…
Opening times are flexible to meet parent’s needs. A full time place is calculated as a 10 hour day from 8.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Extended hours before and after these hours (unsocial hours), can be discussed on application, an extra charge will apply. I am flexible with occasional hourly increases, but contracted hours…
As well as working in partnership with parents, I keep an ‘open door’ policy. This enables all parents/carers to come to me and to pass on information about their child or anything that may affect the care or wellbeing of their child. This can take place at a formally arranged time or casually at drop…
As an Ofsted registered childcare provider it is required that I make observations of the children I care for. The Guidance states:- ‘Practitioners must be able to observe and respond appropriately to children’. This principle is in place in order to help them make progress. This is demonstrated when practitioners:- Make systematic observations and assessments…
In my role as an Ofsted registered Childminder the majority of my work is accompanied by another member of staff, sharing the responsibility for your child whilst they are in my care. It is imperative that I am fully aware of any dangers and that I am able to protect your child to the best…