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Baby Daze

Here is a detailed description of my current policies



MISSION STATEMENT

I am a newly qualified registered childminder. To facilitate greater understanding between parents and provider. This booklet I have created covers all my childcare philosophies, business policies and expectations.
Please read this handbook carefully and feel free to ask me any questions that you may have.

Aims and objectives
My aim is to provide a safe and happy place for children. Where they can learn, grow and have fun! A place where parents know that they can safely leave their children and know that their child's well being is paramount.

I provide a small scale family childcare but with the extra addition of a homelike environment. I am different from a childcare centre or nursery because I am limited in the number of children I can look after.
I am registered to look after 6 children in my own home.

If you have any questions regarding completion of forms please feel free to ask.
The first month of the childs enrolment will be classed as a settling in period.
If possible I like to meet you and the child before the date agreed to start.
The first visit should be with the parent. On the second visit you could leave the child for a short time this getting the child used to being left.
Good communication between the parent and myself is very important. When I accept a new family into my business I like to be sure that we can share openly any concerns or questions that arise.

My childminding service is not a preschool but children participate in full range of activities such as free play, cooking, outside play, stories, crafts, music and much more. Children can also be taken to local parent and toddler group to give them the opportunity for social interaction with a larger group of children.

Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination

As a registered childminder and a member of the S.C.M.A. I will not discriminate against any child, family or group in society on the grounds of gender, racial origin, cultural and social background.
Britain is a multicultural-multiracial society. The contribution made to this society by a variety of cultural groups will be viewed in a positive light and information about varying traditions; customs and festivals will be presented to the children will be helped to develop a sense of identity within their racial, cultural and social group, as well as learning about cultural differences from their own.

Working in partnership with parents

Being a registered childminder is a responsible role that involves sharing responsibilities with parents and their families and recognising the prime role that they play in their childrens upbringing. As a registered childminder I will never try to take over the role of the parents.
Respect will be shown for family's traditions and childcare practices and wishes of the parents, as far as possible in the context of caring for children from several families.
Respect will be shown for parents choices about working outside the home. As part of the parent/childminder partnership a written agreement will be made and signed by both parties, that sets out the expectations of both parties as to care of the child, activities and business arrangement
Prompt action is taken on any concerns raised and a record of complaints is maintained.
Children will only be released from my care to individuals named by the parent/guardians.
If a child is identified as a child in need (section 17 of the children act 1989), the childminder normally with the parents permission gives appropriate information to referring agencies. Sensitive issues will be discussed outside of regular hours.

Child protection

The whole of society has an obligation to protect children. As a registered childminder and a member of the S.C.M.A. and in accordance with the guidelines laid down in the regulation of care (Scotland 2001). I have a duty to report any suspicious incidents as well as accidents to the relevant authorities, as the welfare of the child is of paramount importance.

If any suspected incidents of abuse are brought to my attention I will gather information and pass any information on to the relevant authority.
If any cases of sexual abuse are suspected then I will immediately inform the relevant authorities.

Confidentiality

All records are confidential and will only be shared with relevant parties on a need to know basis, files are kept on each child in my care and parents can have access to their childs file at any time, all files are securely stored.


Complaints procedure

This policy forms an undertaking by lynda smith to deal objectively and constructively with any grievances. Anyone who uses this procedure can do so with the confidence that it will be dealt with fairly and promptly.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to communicate with myself on a day-to-day basis so issues can be resolved in this way.
The following procedures will be put into practice

If a parent raises a concern I will make a record of the complaint (and a copy will be given to the parents) and I will endeavour to resolve the issue within 28 days by consultation with the parent/guardian. Parents/guardians can contact by letter or telephone their complaint directly to the care commission as detailed below.
All information will be logged and passed onto the care commission

The Care Commission
Princes gate
60 castle street
Hamilton
ML36BU

Telephone: 01698-208150
Fax: 01698-282162

Social Work Dept
Scott House
73-77 Merry Street
Motherwell
Ml1 1JE

Telephone: 01698-332100

On completion of a contract you will be provided with a copy of my handbook detailing all of my policies




Do you have any questions? Send us an e-mail at:

info@ourcompany.com

Baby Daze Childminding services, Main Street Holytown, Phone Lynda Smith on 07723358829