Childminder specific issues
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Children come first childminding network 1 2
by Guest auntielynns123- 1 follower
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A couple of registered childminders have posted about being part of a Children come first childminding network, heres my first go at explaining! A Children come first childminding network is made up of a group of registered childminders (in my county there is a maximum of 20 minders to each network) who are managed by a Network Co-ordinator. Before becoming part of a Network every childminder is assessed by the Coordinator to ensure they are working to the quality standards of the NCMA and the National Standards. This includes a health and safety inspection and a general inspection looking at policies, working practices, training, attitudes to behaviour, discriminati…
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Children come first description
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was not sure where to post this so here it is A Children come First is a quality assurance scheme for Childminding Networks A Childminding Network is a formal group of Childminders who are assessed and regulary monitored (including unannounced visits) by a co-ordinator (that's me!) the Childminders are recruited onto the network by the co-ordinator who assesses thier ability to deliver a quality service to children and thier families that is consistant with NCMA's Quality Childminding Charter I see my role as mainly supportive a Childminder who may not be quite at the level required would not be turned away but would be helped to reach the required level …
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Contract Opportunity Provision of Childminding Services Bedford Borough Council Key Objectives To provide provision of childminding services over 35 hours a week and 5 management hours (40 hrs per week in total). To work in partnership to provide a range of development opportunities, guidance and support for childminders and home carers across Bedford Borough in order to help improve outcomes for children and their families. The need for this contract has arisen as the current contract is due to expire. Contract The start date for the contract is intended as 1st April 2017 for a contract period of 3 years with the possibility of a 24 month extension (2 x …
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Hi- apologies in advance for the long post. I would like to become a childminder. I currently live with my parents so I am looking at getting my own place to live and childmind from. I have enough money to pay 3/4 months rent before I start working. I did own/manage a pre-school for almost 5 years but resigned last month. I have a BA in early childhood studies as well as EYPS. I have paediatric first aid, safeguarding, SEND and food hygiene training which is all up to date. I also have a level 2 volunteer who helped at the pre-school who would like to continue helping me with a view of her being a paid assistant once numbers have built up. I am hoping to start after t…
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Daily Diary
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Can anyone help? I'm doing the Tapestry trial and was under the impression that I can do a diary on it but can't seem to see this as an option??? Thanks in advance.
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Hello Im thinking of doing all my paperwork on this system and just received the free trial. can anyone recommend or tell me more about this please. how many childminders use it?
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HELP! How is all the information transferred from the free trial to my new account.
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Becoming a reception teacher
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can give me some advice. I have QTS but I qualified as a secondary school teacher but haven't taught in a state school for 15 years. I was invited to teach at and run an EFL school which I did for many years. Now I'm childminding and doing a level 3. I'd like to go back into teaching but don't know what to do next once I've finished my level 3. Would doing primary placements be enough? Should I do the EYTS course - I'm reluctant as I already have QTS and I will have level 3. I am hoping QTS + Level 3 will be equal to EYTS. The government line is that once you have QTS then that is enough for them - it is then up to the school. …
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Hello I am new to tapestry and wondered if anyone can help? If taking a observation with 2 or more children and photo shows all the children is this then ok to share with all the parents as its showing several children?? Does that make sense!!? Just wondered if need extra permissions/policy regarding the use of tapestry ? Thank you! Xx
Last reply by AnonyMouse_61150, -
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Just wanted to say hello. Lovely to be back on the Forum again, this time in my role as a registered childminder. Have been busy in my absence becoming an EYT, Forest School Leader and Nana! Look forward to becoming reacquainted with other members and making new connections too! Deb
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