Understand how to set up a home based child care service CYPOP5 Task 1 1.1 If you wish to become a childminder or care for children under the age of 8yrs‚ you will have to register with one of the UK’s regulatory bodies by law. There is also a voluntary register for those that wish to work with children over 8yrs. Which Body you register with will depend on what part of the UK you live and wish to work in. If you live/work in- England - The office for standards in education (Ofsted)
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Safegaurding Policy My first responsibility and priority is towards the children in my care. If I have any cause for concern I will report it‚ following the local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The relevant local procedures that are held by me are available on request. I understand that child abuse can be physical‚ sexual‚ emotional‚ neglect or a mixture of these. I must notify Ofsted of any allegations of abuse‚ which are alleged to have taken place while the child is in my care. I
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Task 2. In order to operate a registered home base childcare service the following policies and procedures must be in place: accidents‚ illness and emergencies; behaviour; safeguarding; equal opportunities. Accidents policy The safety of child will always be my number one priority. I will always try my best to protect children in my care from hurting themselves‚ however‚ accidents do happen. My premises have been checked and they meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
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CYPOP 5: Understand how to set up a home based child care service 1. Understand how to set up a home based childcare service. 1.4 Develop a marketing plan for own home based childcare service Ideally I am looking to childmind 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday as a home based childcare service and I am happy to take any child from the ages 6 months to 8 years keeping to my ratios of 6 children under the age of 8 at any one time. My first step will be doing a bit of research in my area to see what other
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Cypop5 Task 1 Information sheet for Parents outlining the following: A. Current legislation for home-based childcare B. The Role of regulatory bodies I would like to let you know as Parents some important information regarding up-to-date home-based childcare legislation and the registered bodies to ensure your children get the best care possible whilst in my care. I have done so in a simple question and answer format‚ please don’t hesitate to ask me if you have further questions
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CYPOP5 Task 1 As a home based childcare provider there are legislations that I work to that are put in place to ensure your child gets the upmost care whilst in my care. There are many legislations‚ these are the ones I feel are most relevant: Children Act (2004 and 1989) The Children Act 2004 amended the Children Act 1989 mainly in response to the Victoria Climbe inquiry. The Children Act 1989 was the first acknowledgment in UK Law of children’s rights encapsulated by the phrase ‘the needs
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There are four pieces of legislations that are important for home based Early Years child carers‚ although there are many more. The four Acts selected are: The Childcare Act (2006) The Children Act (2004) The Equality Act (2010) and The Education Act (1997) Briefly‚ the Acts will be summarised and subsequently outlined for Anjum’s parents. The Childcare Act (2006) formalised and introduced the Early Years Foundation Stage in England. The role of Ofsted is to continually inspect and
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Task 1 The current legislation for home based childcare is every child matters. (Children’s Act 2004) (To be safe (To be healthy ( To enjoy & achieve ( Make a positive contribution and (Achieve economic well being. The role of regulatory bodies is to inspect childcare places. They are called Ofsted. They register & inspect childcare providers including child minders and nannies. They will inspect you and your setting if you are looking after children under 5 years. You can call the local authority
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Procedure For Allegations of Abuse against a Childminder Policy Statement: As a registered childminder working alone I am more vulnerable to allegations of abuse being made against my family or me. I will take precautions to protect myself from this happening Procedure: • Ensuring all household members over 16 are CRB cleared • Ensuring all visitors to the house sign the visitors book and do not have unsupervised access to the children under any circumstances • Ensuring
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Data Protection and Confidentiality in the Home based childcare setting By law I am bound to adhere to the Data Protection act of 1998. Every Child and their families have a legal right to privacy; the act is designed to prevent confidential and personal information being passed on without the persons consent. This includes information held on my computer‚ the paperwork I hold on each child and photographs of the children in the childcare setting. It is crucial that I adhere to this act in all
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