Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) This is universal acknowledgement of children’s rights in 54 ‘articles’ i.e. majority of countries have signed up to this. The following articles are particularly important & relevant within a Childminding setting: * children have a right to be protected from all forms of discrimination (article 2) * children’s best interests must be put foremost in relation to all activities & actions undertaken (article 3) * children have a right
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well as having somewhere for the children to be able to go and role/pretend play. The aim of the project was too: To lead the development of creating the house corner‚ within the child-minding setting • To resource a house corner facility in my childminding setting The methods were completed by interviewing child-minder’s and giving parents questionnaires to get their opinions on role play and the house corner. It was found that there are mixed views regarding role play‚ role play areas and role
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SAM’S CHILDMINDING SERVICE’S A) Welfare Requirements W1: Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare W1.1: The provider must take necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in the setting. 1) What dose safeguarding children’s mean? Safeguarding the children is my responsibility as being a registered childminder give me a legal responsibility to be able to safeguard the child/ren in my care in line with procedure laid out in LONDON CHILD PROTECTION PROCEDURE
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Brain in early childhood takes what environment offers and learning environment that challenges and motivate children is the first preparation of child education. The education given in early childhood shapes foundation of the life and helps mental and academic development of child. It is very essential to recognize importance of early childhood education and how it effects to person’s life. Effective curriculum and education in early childhood encourage and develop language skill and ability to
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The importance of confidentiality and Data Protection for home based childcare When working in a childcare setting it is often inevitable to come across confidential information about children and families you are working with. Confidential information is personal information‚ which should not be shared with unauthorised person or organisations. It also means a childminder should never discuss a child with a friend or other parents. Most common information held by childcare practitioner are
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fun (emotional) Playing with other children (taking turns‚ sharing –social) Using Play equipment (physical and cognitive‚ problem solving) Understanding Safety rules (social and cognitive) Children Centres Provide Messy Play time for small fee. Childminding drop ins Lots of information on local activities Many have been closed or had hours reduced. Those open are only on certain days. Having fun (emotional) Playing with other children (taking turns‚ sharing –social) Using Play equipment (physical
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arose from the green paper “Every Child Matters”. It identifies five outcomes stating that every child should * Be healthy * Stay safe * Enjoy and achieve * Make a positive contribution * Achieve economic well-being As a childminding professional I endeavour to fulfil these outcomes to the best of my ability. Another law related to children is the Childcare Act (2006). This introduced the Early Foundation Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which is the statutory framework that
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Reflective practice is used to monitor‚ evaluate and continuously revise all areas of the setting. Problems can be resolved‚ practice improved and developmental needs identified. Activities‚ routines and policies may need to be altered when new children and their families join the setting because of their different interests‚ beliefs‚ needs and expectations. By critically questioning practices‚ weak and strong areas are identified. In areas where weaknesses are spotted‚ ways to improve can be
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Explain the Importance of CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION Define Data Protection Act 1998 It is a law that protects personal privacy and upholds individuals’ rights. It applies to anyone who handles or has access to information about individuals. The Act also gives rights to the people the information is about. By law‚ everyone in the workplace must follow the rules set out in the Act and help protect individuals’ rights. It is important to maintain confidentiality on a childcare setting
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Personal Specification Education and Qualifications I have successfully completed an Introducing Childminding Practice course‚ which is a part of CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childminding Practice. Currently I am studying for a Teaching Assistant course via Distance Learning College‚ which is a NCFE Level 3 Accredited course. Experience/knowledge/skills I have a year experience in working as a Nursery Assistant for a private nursery. I have also been volunteering for past 6 months in a Toddler
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