unit 009 Contribute to Health and Safety 1.2 Identify the lines of responsibility and reporting for health and safety in the work setting. In my work setting as a Registered Childminder it is my responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for all the children in my care. My premises are regularly checked by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust as part of the registration process and meet all mandatory requirement. I have attached my Health and Safety Policy‚ Medical
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with children. E1/E2) There are three main types of childcare settings; these are voluntary‚ statutory and private. Private settings are those which are set up to make the owner a profit. A few examples of these are private day nurseries‚ childminders‚ nannies and work place nurseries. The setting I am focusing on is a private day nursery. The nursery opened 1997 and operates from a private home. It is open 49 weeks of the year‚ opening from 9-6 five days a week. The setting is able to have
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Behaviour Policy It is my policy to set clear boundaries for children’s behaviour. My procedure is always to reward and encourage good behaviour. This could be done verbally or in the form of a reward chart. I will discuss the boundaries for behaviour with all children‚ if children understand the boundaries they will feel more secure. I will take into consideration the age and stage of the child and their individual needs. Distraction will be used to divert a child’s attention. Where possible
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1. What duty of care means in children and young people settings? Duty of care is a requirement to exercise reasonable care‚ attention and caution to avoid negligence which would lead to the harm of other people. ‘The fundamental obligation that anyone working in child care‚ whatever the type of service and whatever their role‚ is to keep children safe.’ (Marilyn Hopkins LLB‚ Dip.Ed.. (March 2006). DUTY OF CARE. Available: http://www.rch.org.au/emplibrary/ecconnections/CCH_Vol9_No1_March2006
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Supporting equality and inclusion The Children Act 2004 requires all Childminders “to treat all children as individuals and with equal concern”. Inclusion is the practice of treating all children as individuals and meeting their individual needs. An inclusive approach as a Childminder is important because every child learns in different ways and you need to recognise and meet these needs to provide a good service to the children in your care. It’s also important to help children recognise and
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follow in order to ensure that safeguarding‚ protection and also the welfare of the children is met accordingly. Such systems include the common Assessment Framework – or CAF – which requires different teams who work with the child‚ such as nursery/childminder‚ health visitor‚ social services (as well as other agencies such as housing etc)‚ to work together and follow the same ’plan’ to ensure that the child or young person’s needs are best met.In order to ensure that the relevant agencies are co-operating
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a child is sick they must be clear for 48hrs before returning to my care‚ and general childhood illnesses. • Food safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995‚ setting out basic hygiene requirements. Although this is not required for a childminder currently I think demonstrating a good knowledge shows parents my commitment to responsible care. • Code of Practice for First Aid (1997)‚ giving guidance on the provision of first aid. This would show Anjum’s parents that I was qualified and
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|Unit 067 |Professional Practice in Early Years Settings | Notes for guidance See page 22-23 of this handbook (Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (4227) Qualification handbook) for important guidance about this qualification‚ including notes on assessment methods‚ evidence requirements and sources for evidence. Ensure that you have read these notes before undertaking
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The current legislation for home based childcare and the role of the regulatory bodies (Ofsted) Task 1 What current legislation is relevant to home based childcare? The Children’s Act 1989 This legislation was to reform the law relating to children‚ when it was introduced it superseded the eight Acts of Parliament. This is the most influential legislation for children up to the age of 18 and how they are treated‚( it is so powerful that it has an impact on other legislations and no form of
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Task 1 1.1 There are many legislations that as a childminder I must adhere to. Some include: • Childcare Act 2006 The act introduces the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which is the statutory framework for all childcare providers of children from birth to 5 years. I will meet the requirements of this legislation by providing care that is relevant to the age and ability of a child and encouraging learning‚ development‚ and staying safe. I will record daily activities on a form to hand to
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