Physical activity is important as it has been proven that it increases life expectancy and decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Physical activity has benefits for physical‚ psychological and social. Inactive children are likely to become inactive adults. Physical activity helps with; Controlling weight- if children do exercise regularly this helps to control their weight‚ and also helps then later in life and helps keep their metabolism working correctly. This will promote children’s self-esteem
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Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare forms a large part of our statutory responsibilities and covers most of the requirements of our registration with Ofsted. We follow the framework of the Every Child Matters government green paper which is structured around five outcomes which are key to a child’s well-being. Staying safe: High fencing around the outdoor play area and secure external doors. Strict entry procedures using an intercom system
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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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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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Each of these areas of learning must be fulfilled through planned play. Play can be a mixture of adult led and child led activity. As a child care provider I would be required to provide activities and play that will support the children in the 7 areas of learning and development. These are as follows: Communication and language This development involves giving children the opportunity to experience a rich language environment and also to develop their confidence and skills.
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It is important to for me to have a good partnership with all parents and carers. Parents and primary carers are the most important people in every child’s life. These are the people who children will learn their values‚ culture and religious beliefs and they will the most influence on a child’s attitude and development. These are the people who a child feels the most secure with and who know the child best. In fact current legislation such as the Children Act 1989 gives parents and carers definite
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Task 6 Maintaining a good relationship needs a lot of information for it to work‚ it is essential for the parents to be involved as they are the MOST important person in the child’s life. Without communication and information a small problem can quickly turn into a large problem which will be more difficult to solve. The parents are the ones that know their child the best and also hold the key to all their little ways. We as childminders help the children to develop to their best potential‚
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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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My role as a childminder involves ensuring that all current legislation is adhered to in line with the relevant governing bodies. This includes the following: As per the Children Act of 2004 "Every Child Matters" and I will ensure that whilst in my care you child is healthy‚ safe‚ enjoys them self whilst achieving goals‚ makes a positive contribution and achieves economic well-being. In addition to this the Children Act of 1989 acknowledges children’s rights in UK law and states "the needs of
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Routines Arrivals and departures: Meeting the child’s needs: Helping the child to feel safe and secure and to reassure them that their parent will come back for them. Agreements with parents : Share any dietary requirements ‚ agree to any sleep pattern ‚ parent to be encouraged to develop their own departure routine . The participation of children: Child will know where to hang coat ‚ put belongings and were to go to begin the day. School / pre-school runs: Meeting the child’s needs: Time
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