Book Contents
Section 1 Childminding: An Overview
- Considerations Before Registration
- Childminding Services
- Childminding Standards and Other Legislation
Section 2. Registration & Inspections Uncovered
- Registration
- Registration Inspections
- Inspections for Existing Childminders
- Complaints
Section 3. The Art of Getting Customers
- Market Research
- Designing Your Advert
- First Contact
Section 4. Working in Partnership
- Partnership
- Communication
- Understanding Parent's Feelings
- Assertiveness
- Resolving Common Conflicts
- Working with Other Professionals
Section 5. Keeping Effective Records
- Attendance
- Contracts
- Record of Information
- Permission Forms
- Accident and Incident Records
- Correspondence
- Organising your Office
Section 6. Money Matters
- Setting Fees
- Payment
- Accounts
- When Parents Don't Pay
- Benefits
- Insurance
- Pensions
Section 7. Health, Hygiene and Safety
- Health
- Your Health
- Nutrition and Diet
- Hygiene
- Fire Safety
- Hazards
- Risk Assessment
- Considerations when Keeping a Pet
Section 8. Out and About with Children
- Keeping Children Safe
- Child Car Seats/Restraints
Section 9. Child Protection / Safeguarding Issues
- Factors Increasing Vulnerability of Children
- Recognising Abuse
- Taking Action
- Working with Abused Children and Their Parents
Section 10. Equal Opportunities
- What is Equal Opportunities?
- Legislation Covering Equal Opportunities
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Equal Opportunities Provision
- Religion and Culture
Section 11. Caring For Children With Special Needs
- Using the Right Language
- Special Educational Needs
- Adapting the Environment
- Introductions to Specific Special Needs
Section 12. Child Development and Education
- Child Development
- The Curriculum
- Example Activities and their Value
- Curriculum Planning
Section 13. Childcare Unravelled
- Choosing Equipment
- Caring for Children
- Meeting Children's Needs
- Routines
- Communicating with Children
Section 14. Observation, Assessment & Evaluation
- Observation
- Assessments
- Evaluation
Section 15. Managing Children's Behaviour
- What is Unacceptable Behaviour?
- Encouraging Acceptable Behaviour
- Responding to Undesirable Behaviour
- Meal Time Problems
- Bullying
- Screaming Children
- Destructive Children
- Lying
- Stealing
- Reasons for Unacceptable Behaviour
Section 16. Networks and Accreditation
- The Role of Childminding Networks
- Process Involved in Joining a Network
- Process of Being Accredited
Section 17. Maintaining a Portfolio of Policies and Procedures
- Creating Your Portfolio
- Writing Policies and Procedures
- Example Policies
Section 18. Courses & Qualifications
- Distance Versus Centre Based Learning
- Courses Available
- Completing Course Work
- Finding Resources
Section Section 19: Useful Organisations
- Childminding Support Groups
- Childcare Related Organisations
- Advice for Specific Special Needs
- Animal Related Organisations
- Child Protection/Safeguarding Children