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How to be an Outstanding Childminder
Description
Since Ofsted introduced its new graded system in April 2005 there has been increasing pressure on childminders to prove that they are running an 'outstanding' business. Many parents admit that they would not even consider a childminder who has not at least achieved a 'good' grading and they are prepared to pay more money and travel further to secure a place with an 'outstanding' provider.
This book, written by a practising childminder who has herself achieved an outstanding grade for her childcare service, shows how it is possible to show the Ofsted inspector that you are worthy of the highest award for your childminding service.
Topics covered include:
- What to expect from your inspection
- Regulations and legislation
- Your responsibilities to parents and children
- What the Early Years Foundation Stage means to Childminders
- Achieving the Every Child Matters Outcomes
- Essential paperwork and checklists
- Reflecting on your practice
This guide is packed with practical advice, along with exercises to test your knowledge and understanding of what is expected from you during your inspection.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Ofsted
The aims of the registration system
The grading system
Regulations and legislation
Disqualifications
Chapter 2 Professionalism
Insurance
Employing suitable people
Your responsibilities to parents
Your responsibilities to children
Chapter 3 Your Inspection
What to expect from your inspection
How to impress the inspector
Keeping the children entertained during your inspection
Chapter 4 Early Years Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Stage pack
Producing evidence to support your practice of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Chapter 5 Achieving the Every Child Matters Outcomes
How can childminders help children to stay safe?
How can childminders help children to enjoy and achieve?
How can childminders help children to make a positive contribution?
How can childminders help children to achieve economic well being?
Chapter 6 Planning for Children
Writing and implementing curriculum plans
Observing and assessing children
Chapter 7 Essential Paperwork
Record forms and how to complete them
Medical forms and how to complete them
Attendance registers
Accounts
Diaries and what to include
Writing policies
Safety checks
Fire drills
Chapter 8 Checklists
Information and complaints
Premises and security
Outings
Equality of opportunity
Medicines
Illness and injuries
Food and drink
Smoking
Behaviour management
Suitable People
Safe recruitment
Chapter 9 Moving on
Ways to expand
When to inform Ofsted
Chapter 10 Evaluation Outstanding?
Reflecting on practice
List of useful websites
Product details
| Published | Apr 07 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 152 |
| ISBN | 9781441136794 |
| Imprint | Continuum |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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