Outline the current legislation for home based childcare Produce an information sheet which clearly outlines the current legislation for home based childcare More than ever‚ Child protection is a topical issue. That’s why many years ago the British government‚ aware of the fragility and vulnerability of children to adults‚ has implemented a number of laws relating to children and young people in the UK. These laws are made to define the inherent right of children‚ and also to define the implication
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EYMP1 1.1 Explain the legal status and principles of the relevant early years framework‚ and how national and local guidance materials are used in settings All practitioners should understand and know the framework for Early Years provision used within the relevant United Kingdom home nation. The first and main principle of the EYFS is to achieve the five outcomes of the ECM of staying safe‚ enjoying and achieving‚ making a contribution and achieving economic well-being. Since September
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children properly. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework provides assurance to parents and carers that early years providers will keep their children safe and help the children to thrive. The overall aim of the EYFS is to help the children achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes‚ * Staying Safe. * Being healthy * Enjoying and Achieving * Making a positive contribution * Achieving economic wellbeing By applying to all settings in the early years sector‚ improving
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and friendly to both children and parents. AC1.2: An identification of regulatory requirements that underpin a positive environment for children and young people In September 2008 the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) came into force placing‚ for the first time‚ a legal requirement on all early years’ providers to comply with the Government’s learning‚ development and
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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 monitor
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a positive contribution Achieve economic well-being With these in place the child will be happy. Childcare act 2006 This act is aimed at all carers with children under and up to the age of 5 to register on the “Early years” register and deliver the Early year’s foundation stage. (EYFS) Children above the age of 5 should be in a setting
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make a positive contribution. 5. Help us to develop skills for the future. The EYFS‚ Early Years Foundation Stage. From September 2008‚ all early years providers in Ofsted –registered settings are required to deliver the EYFS. (more on Ofsted below) The EYFS framework sets out the standards for the learning‚ development and care of children from birth to the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage – the 31st August after their 5th birthday. The main aim of the EYFS is to help every child
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families’ traditions and childcare practices and to follow parents wishes as closely as possible within the context of caring for children from several different families. • To plan and provide activities and resources appropriate to each child’s age‚ stage of development and individual needs & interests. • To provide a safe environment‚ both at the childminder’s property and on outings and to teach children safe practices and to hold a current First Aid Certificate. • To maintain discipline and
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work setting’s procedures of receiving‚ storage and administering medicines. 1. Identify the procedures of the work setting governing the receipt‚ storage and administration of medicines. Must follow the EYFS guidance (Early Years Framework For The Early Years Foundation Stage) All medicines must be kept‚ stored away correctly as advised on the packet‚ administered also according to the instructions on the packet and out of reach of children and unqualified staff. All medications should have the
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Unit 4 Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety 1. Describe the factors to take in account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. Regarding EYFS the components of a safe environment include: Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare - All practitioners should have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding children issues and be able to implement the safeguarding children policy and procedure appropriately. Staff should be able to respond
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