Childminder specific issues
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Useful Website
by Guest- 1 reply
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You may already know of it but its very useful with lots of samples of policies and ideas etc. I originally got my planning sheets from here but they have removed these by the looks as you can now buy a planning book from them. Especially useful to those starting out and needed help building up your portfolio http://www.bromleycma.org.uk/
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Maternity Leave
by Guest- 11 replies
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Hi there i am pregnant and have just started informing my minded childrens parents. I have only been childminding for 2 years so am not clued up on how everything works when your a childminder as previous to doing this i have always worked in nurserys so when i had my 2 boys maternity leave was simple to work out. I wondered when people normally work up till and how long they have off and how maternity pay etc works. I dont really suffer with pregnancy and feel i can keep going till i give birth and straight after i feel ok usually so i don't really want to take too much time off or loose the parents i have. My minded childrens parents are already asking what they obviou…
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Sef For Childminders & Early Years Settings Available Now! 1 2
by Guest lucyevans- 34 replies
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http://www.ofsted.gov.uk:80/portal/site/In...0003507640aRCRD Enjoy Lucy
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Nvq3 By 2010?
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I've just been speaking to Ofsted and they are saying that by 2010 all childminders will need to have an NVQ3 to be able to continue minding. This is something which I don't want to do as I am hoping to retire within the next 5-10 years so I asked if there would be any allowances made for this but I need to speak to an Ofsted Inspector when I have my next inspection.
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It would be interesting to see if the new framework and requirements are actually proving to put people off from doing this job. I know I wouldn't want my home turned into a totally child centred area, with all the money that may be needed to make sure it passed Ofsted requirements.I also know I wouldn't want the amount of paperwork that it engenders. We have a very successful afternoon club at my school which is under severe threat of closure and I know of some of the parents who will face difficulties if this happens.We just can't quite make the numbers add up to be self sufficient. I talked to several of these parent and two had considered childminding and after lookin…
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I recieved a letter from Ofsted on Friday giving the reqiurements for the childcare register for childminders.( thanks Ofsted -lots of notice there!!) I m just working my way through it and noticed that it states that when dealing with with a complaint that childminders must inform the parents of the outcome of a complaint within 20 days . Eyfs framework states 28 days Do you think this a printing error or have they moved the goal posts again already ????!!!!!!!
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has any one got a letter telling parents of an increase. feel a bit guilty putting up my prices but i charged £2.50 since 2000
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Planning
by Guest jane707- 13 replies
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I know with eyfs childminders have to plan to children's interests - which is what we have always done... And we also need to plan for multicultural festivals / celebrations / special days etc which is our long term planning - which again we have always done... But... does anyone have a simple way of getting all this down on paper? I'm needing something that is workable to use every day and not overwhelming. I seem to have a rainforest growing in my house
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Childminders Magazine?
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Does anyone know if there is a magazine aimed at childminders? Have come across Nursery World and Nursery Education but wondered if there was any more specific...
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Hello out there i would really appreciate some help. I registered as a childminder in June and received my certificate stating that i could care for 4 children under 8 and no more than 1 under 5 (as i had at the time two children of my own under five years old). However, due to my son starting full time education in sept (tomorrow) i asked ofsted and was granted a variation in my certificate (recieved new certificate in August). As i have a young daughter 19 months old i requested that i could care for 2 more children (rather than one) under five. My first question is my certificate states that i can now care for no more than 4 children under 8 and no more than 2 can b…
