Childminder specific issues
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Hi there I was wondering if anyone knows how long I need to keep paperwork for, I now realise that I need to keep accident forms untill child is 21 and public liability for 71 years ? anything else ?
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Deregulation Worries
by Guest cathy m- 2 replies
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Just wondering how many of you have seen this? http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/news/1144187/Gove-signals-further-moves-towards-deregulation/
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Prams?
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Are there any Childminders on here who are using the "Prams" system? I think it looks interesting but not sure if its suitable for smaller settings , any feedback gratefully received. :1b
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Hi Just wondering if anyone using electronic lj rather than printing off loads of photos and obs? Had visit fron network supervisor who viewed some of the different formats i have used when working in nursery and preschool. As a newbie childminder just wondering what format is easiest to use when working from home?
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I have a tricky little situation I'd like to avoid and this means a bit of a saga I'm afraid. One of my first minded children (nursery aged when he started five years ago) exhibited some quite challenging behaviour. The affect on my own children was negative and my husband took to staying home until we left for school to avoid the boys being hurt. Effectively he kept them out of the setting. After three years of managing (and two siblings beginning in the setting) my observations led me to suggesting that maybe a discussion with a psychologist might be appropriate so that school, I, parents and all involved were singing from the same song book. With that, the moth…
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Revised Eyfs
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Hi all! Isn't the weather glorious?!? So, what does everyone think to the new EYFS?? I'm very new to childminding so having just about got my head around the EYFS they've now gone and changed it! Great! lol! Am interested on hearing all your thoughts on it and how you're all going to implement the changes. xxx
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Assessments/learning Journey
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Hi all Does anyone do regular assessments on their childminded eyfs children & if so how do you lay it out Thanks Chris x
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Hello everyone, I have heard a few snippets on the radio that the government is considering changing the ratios that childminders can have...some local childminders were also told at a recent briefing that it is a possibility but not to increase numbers as yet as it hasn't been confirmed what the new ratios will be. I wondered if anyone else out there has heard any information on this...I am considering hiring an assistant but may not need to if the ratios change...
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I have had a brief look at both of these publications that were unveiled today. Is anyone able to shed any light on why the Nutbrown review states "including those childmeinders who work with the EYFS franework" on p 6 of the Executive Summary. The Parents Guide to the EYFS states "Nurseries, pre-schools, reception classes and childminders registered to deliver the EYFS must follow a legal document called the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework" Am I missing something?
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I have viewed a website recently which had some SOS cards on in case of an emergency. It said something along the lines of "I'm a childminder and the children with me may not be mine" it had space for a photo of the child and parental permission for medical care in case of an emergency. Does anyone know what I'm talking about, or where the website is?
