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The Inside Guide to Being a Childminder
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Description
Drawing on over 12 years of experience of running a business from her own home, Allison Lee gets to the heart of what it's really like to be a childminder.Whether you are thinking of starting out and would like an honest account of all that the job entails, or you are already experienced in the role and are looking for some tips from a fellow childminder, this is the book for you! The book looks at: * The role of the childminder * The daily routine * Working in partnership with parents * What it is like to work from home, for you and your family * How to arrange your fees and contracts * How to deal with common issues such as illness and behaviour * How to respond to complaints Illustrated throughout with real life examples, this book will provide all childminders with tried and tested support, advice and tips on how to do the job well, from one professional to another.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The role of the childminder
Carer
Teacher
Behaviourist
Chef
Nurse
Cleaner
Supervisor
Friend
Chapter 2 Essential training for the job
Diploma in Home-based Childcare
Quality Assurance
Child protection
First aid
Optional training
Chapter 3 Skills needed for the job
Patience
Stamina
Planning and organisation
Paperwork
Flexibility
Tolerance
Assertiveness
A good listener
Chapter 4 Commitment
Are you doing the right thing?
Coping with demands of working from home
Pacing yourself
Believing in yourself and your ability to succeed
Chapter 5 Taking charge of your first child
What exactly are customers looking for?
Finding customers
First impressions
Being prepared
Organising your home and family life
Chapter 6 Working in Partnership with Parents
Family structures
Understanding parents' feelings
The involved parents
The unavailable parents
The busy parents
The "you deal with it" parents
The difficult parents
The unable to cope parents
Chapter 7 Daily Routines
A typical daily routine
Drop offs
Breakfast
School/Nursery/Playgroup runs
Feeding patterns for babies
Toddler groups and support groups
Lunch
Planned outings and activities
School collections
Tea
Homework
Home time
Chapter 8 Additional Requests
Doctors/health visitor's appointments
Hairdresser's appointments
After school clubs
Chapter 9 Problems
Contract disputes
Fees
Holidays
Illness
Potty training
Manners
Sleep patterns
Working with another childminder or assistant
Chapter 10 Writing and implementing policies
Behaviour
Confidentiality
Equal opportunity
Sick children
When parents disagree with your policies
Chapter 11 Remaining Positive
Being a reflective practitioner
Feeling valued
Receiving a complaint
Self appraisal
Chapter 12 Career Opportunities
Support childminding
Community childminding
Accredited childminding
Tutoring
Network co-ordinator
Index
Product details
| Published | Mar 15 2008 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 152 |
| ISBN | 9781441137166 |
| Imprint | Continuum |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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