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My Prospectus
There are 14 national standards which a registered childminder must meet. I list them below, but if you want a more detailed description of each standard, please ask and I will provide you with a booklet.
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Standard 1 |
Suitable Person |
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Standard 2 |
Organisation |
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Standard 3 |
Care, Learning and Play |
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Standard 4 |
Physical Environment |
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Standard 5 |
Equipment |
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Standard 6 |
Safety |
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Standard 7 |
Health |
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Standard 8 |
Food and Drink |
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Standard 9 |
Equal Opportunities |
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Standard 10 |
Special Needs |
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Standard 11 |
Behaviour |
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Standard 12 |
Working in partnership with parents/carers |
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Standard 13 |
Child Protection |
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Standard 14 |
Documentation |
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My name is Pauline Kettle. I am 36 years old and have been married to Mark since August 2001.
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I have a daughter called Aimee who was born on 5 June 2003.
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I have three step children whose ages are 24, 22 and 18.
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I live in a three bedroom detached house. Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room and cloakroom are on the ground floor. Three bedrooms and a bathroom are upstairs. There is an enclosed garden.
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I look after:
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I enjoy cooking, aerobics and running. I run Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research ever year.
Past feedback Below are some comments that I have received about the service I provide. Original copies can be viewed if required. “Pauline was very thorough and provided me with a copy of all certificates and documentation.” “The prospectus was carefully put together to help provide me with as much information as possible.” “Pauline’s family were always friendly and pleasant to my children.” “Pauline was a life saver to my family as she made exception to my very difficult circumstances.” “The fees seemed expensive because I have two children, however, Pauline always did more than she really had to with my children.” “Pauline’s home was always clean, but also was child friendly. There were toys around which is what I expect.” “Pauline helped my children with their homework which I felt was very important. Pauline has really helped my children to progress with their reading.” “Pauline catered very well to my children’s needs from their daily activities down to their diets. Pauline would call me to clarify things if she needed and was a great support to my family. If I ever need childcare services again, I would always call upon Pauline. She’s like a lifeline when you need it.” “I always felt confident that my children were being well cared for and Pauline was very patient with my youngest child in the initial stages and worked with me to help settle her in”. “Pauline was able to help out when I was late home from work due to trains, etc”. 1. Registration Certificate 2. Introducing Childminding Practice – Pass 3. Public Liability Insurance 4. First Aid Certificate 5. Member of the National Childminding Association 6. Attended Business Success for Childcare course - Mind Your Business 7. Attended Business Success for Childcare course - Fees & Pricing your Childcare Service 8. Attended Business Success for Childcare course - Marketing Your Childcare Business 9. Attended Introduction to the Birth To Three Matters Framework 10. Attended course on Out and About with Your Children/In Car Safety 11. Attended course on the revised Code of Practice in relation to SEN 12. Attended a food hygiene course 13. Diploma in Home Based Childcare (DHC) Unit 5 - Grade B 14. Diplome in Home Based Childcare (DHC) Unit 2 - Grade B I charge £4.00 per hour. There is a reduction for siblings, who are charged at £3.50 per hour.
Fees are payable in advance, either weekly or monthly I charge £8.00 per hour for unsociable hours, ie. before 8.00am and after 6.00pm
If you do not require me during school holidays, then I charge a 50% retainer which secures your full time place
I do not work weekends or bank holidays
I will provide breakfast and lunch. A hot dinner will cost £1 and a sandwich will cost 50p
When you go on holiday, my fee is still payable in full
When I go on holiday, you do not have to pay me
If your child is sick, my fee is still payable in full
If I am sick, you do not have to pay me
Depending on how far in advance you are securing a place, a reasonable deposit is payable. This amount will be deducted from your first month's invoice. Payment of this deposit will ensure the place remains open for your child. If for any reason you do not go ahead on the agreed date, then the deposit is non-refundable. I live within 10 minutes walk of Kents Hill School, Holy Family School and Appleton School, although most schools in Benfleet are easy for me to get to. I drive if I cannot walk to them. At the moment I do school runs to and from Richmond Pre-School, Kents Hill Infants School and Kents Hill Junior School. All accidents or incidents involving injury to your child/ren in my care, no matter how minor, will be recorded in the Accident, Incident and Medication Record Book. · The date and exact time of the accident/incident · A description of what happened and who was involved · Details of any injury sustained · How the injury was treated and by whom · The condition of the child following the accident/incident · Details of any witnesses I then require you to sign the record to confirm that you have seen the report and a carbon copy will be given to you for your records. My house has been inspected by OFSTED and has passed the safety standards which allow me to become a registered childminder. I have to adhere to these standards and ensure a safe and secure environment for the children both in my house and when we go out and about. I would be happy to provide meals for the children in my care. I will work with the parents to supply food that the child likes and also to provide a well balanced and healthy diet. For younger babies I would ask that parents supply all formula/expressed milk and bottles, and solids up to the age of 1. - Disability Discrimination Act 1995 - Race Relations Act 1976 - Sex Discrimination Act 1986 - Children Act 1989 In order to achieve this: · I aim to acknowledge all the festivals which are celebrated in our area and/or by all the families involved. · Without indoctrination in any specific I had my OFSTED inspection in November 2007 and obtained an overall Good grade. You can see my report on request.
CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATES
FEES
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POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION
SCHOOLS/PRE-SCHOOLS/NURSERIES
CHILD PROTECTION
As a registered childminder my first priority is to protect and safeguard your child/ren from all kinds of abuse and neglect. I have a duty to report any concerns or suspicions of child abuse to Social Services.
Any injuries that your child/ren have upon arrival at my house must be logged in my accident book. A brief explanation from you on how the injury occurred will be required and also your signature.
If I make any observations in your child/ren’s behaviour, physical condition, appearance or inappropriate use of language, a specific and confidential record will be set up, quite separate from the usual on-going records of your child/ren’s progress and development. The record will include, in addition to the name, address and age of your child/ren: timed and dated observations, describing objectively your child/ren’s behaviour/appearance, without comment or interpretation; where possible, the exact words spoken by the child/ren. I will seek advice from the Duty Social Worker at the local Social Services Office in accordance with the Local Safeguarding Children Boards and their procedures prior to speaking with you. At this stage your family’s identity will not be divulged. If it is then agreed that the matter should be referred to the Social Services Department, you will then be informed, unless I believe your child/ren may come to further harm.
In accordance with the Essex Guidelines I have to inform you of my responsibility.
PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE
In the event of a fire, my first priority is to evacuate the children to safety. Our designated area is outside Mr Pings Chinese Restaurant in the London Road. I will then call 999, followed by calling you to inform you to collect your child/ren.
I will carry out fire drills every three months, so that all children in my care understand what to do if there was a fire on my premises.
We will cover all eventualities, ie. whether a fire started upstairs or downstairs.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
I aim to provide a safe, secure and caring environment where the children I care for will learn to respect each other. I believe that part of a child's education is to learn appropriate behaviour in a social setting whifch will ultimately lead to self discipline.
There is a no smacking policy in my house. I will not smack, harm or humiliate any child in my care.
I will always set a good example and reward good behaviour aswell as take action for bad behaviour.
I will not allow bad language from anyone in my house, either parent or child.
I will deal with unacceptable behaviour in a positive way.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The rooms will be maintained at adequate temperatures, well lit and adequately ventilated.
I will make sure my home is hygienic, in a good state of decoration and repair.
I will endeavour to teach the children about road safety. I have various leaflets on road and car safety which I would be happy to let you have.
All children have to have the appropriate safety restraints when they travel in my car. I would ask parents to provide any car seats. Our local council offices carry out a free service where they test different car seats in your own car and make sure they fit properly.
In order to practice good hygiene, children will be asked to wash their hands before and after eating and after they have been to the toilet.
I attended a first aid training
MENUS/NUTRITION
COMMUNICATION
It is very important for the parent and I to communicate.
The best time for parents to come and discuss with me any specific concerns they have would be when they pick the child up.
If there were any serious concerns then I would make a specific time convenient to both the parents and me so that we could sit down and discuss them.
If you have a complaint, you should first direct it to me either verbally or in writing. If I receive a complaint in writing or by e-mail, which relates to one of the 14 national standards, I am required to investigate such complaint, take any necessary action and tell you, as the parent, of the outcome within 28 days from the date of the complaint. If you wish to see a copy of my complaints record, which will be completed upon receipt of a complaint, then please feel free to ask me. If you are not happy for me to deal with your complaint, then you should contact OFSTED direct on telephone number 0845 6014772 or visit their website www.ofsted.gov.uk.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
I try to actively promote equality of opportunity for all children and families and I will take positive action to eliminate discrimination in all areas of their work. I work in accordance with all relevant legislation, including:
I believe that all activities should be open to all children and families.
My aim is to show respectful awareness of all the major events in the lives of your child/ren and the other children I care for, and in our society as a whole, and to welcome the diversity of backgrounds from which they come.
