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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.
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