Childminder specific issues
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Sponsoring A Child
by Guest- 11 replies
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any advise or experience of sponsoring a child in their setting? I am interested in sponsoring a child from Kenya as I currently use a persona doll called MATU who is from Kenya. I thought it might be a nice way to learn more about what its like to live there and also to encourage the children to help those less fortunate than themselves. Also If I did go ahead with it can I put the donation (£15 oer month) down on my expenses? Cheers Marie
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Phase 1 And 2 Phonics
by Guest- 7 replies
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Hey there. I'm jointly delivering some LA training around Phase 1 and 2 Letter and Sounds in a few weeks. It is for PVIs and childminders. I just wondered whether anyone had any input on what sort of thing they would find useful from such a training. Would it be understanding of phonics, practical games or anything else? Any ideas much appreciated.
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I have just received a lovely phonecall from Ofsted (just seeing the number come up on my phone made my heart pound) anyway just checking to see if I have started minding yet as I am newly registered and my first inspection is due in the next couple of months. My brain has now gone into panic mode as I have a long list of things I wanted to have ready and now thinking I will not be ready! It is crazy the effect they have on us. I am not new to inspections as was previously a daycare manager so have been through this process before. My poor family will think I have turned into some strange creature. LOL tink69
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Government Funding
by Guest- 5 replies
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Hello, Hope you can help. One of my families has just asked if I can accept the government funding for thier 3 year old. They would like to split thier 15 hours funding between myself and a local preschool. I am not sure what I need to do or if this is possible. Can anyone help? Thanks
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Over 8's
by Guest- 13 replies
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Hi everyone, just had the dreaded call to say ofsed are coming! have just been checking that all my policies are up to date and am a little confused. Can anybody tell me what policies i need to have for over 8's as i am on all registers. I thought i could just used the eyfs one but apparently not! please help x
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Hello I am doing a BA in childhood studies and and my dissertion is on how childminders have found the the implementation and use of the EYFS. I would really like your comments on how it is going for you, comments can be on what you think of the benfits to the child, family and yourself , what changes it has brought about for you and have these been positive or negative. Anything you would like to comment on would be great. Many thanks if you can help
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hi Does anyone know if there is a rule/guidelines about childminders leaving their minded children in children centre creche while they access training.I know they should obtain parental consent but are there any other rules!!!
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Ideas For Older Children
by Guest- 7 replies
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hi everyone i have never posted before but hopefully i can get some ideas from u all. i have been childminding for 8 mth and look after a 3,7,and10 yr old along with my own 2 and 6 yr old. I am looking for ideas to do with my 10 yr old who just wants to sit infront of comp constantly. i have now said half hour, but he seems bored and not able to offer any suggestions as to what he wants to so. with him in mind i gave everyone a sheet of a3 paper loads of catalogues and w cut out our fave things and stuck them down. i hoped to get loads of ideas but just got loads of army action figures and guns. not sure what to do with this as feel unable to let him go down the gun r…
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Hello, I am currently in the last year of my BA and I am required to carry out a dissertation of my choice. As a childminder myself, I have chosen to research the impact of the EYFS on childminders. I have created a questionnaire for childminders and would appreciate it if any childminders could complete it and send it back via the personal messaging service. Thank you in advance to anyone who participates childminding_questionnaire_for_disertation.doc
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Can I Care For 7 Children Under 8?
by Guest- 4 replies
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Could anyone help me with this. What I want to know is if I have an issue of continuity of care would I ever be allowed to care for 7 children under 8 for a few months until the eldest child turns 8. I have heard many conflicting reports, one childminder friend was told by somebody at ofsted that it is a possiblility under the right circumstances but when I have enquired I was told a definate no. I don't need the variation til sept but I want to give the parent involved as much notice as possible if I won't be able to care for her child anymore as childminders in my area can be quite hard to find. Has anyone been granted this variation and what were the reasons wh…
