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'HOME BASED CHILDCARE CYPOP5 laborS 1-3 travail 1 (Produce an in relieve unrivaledselfation sheet which come to the forelines the quest: the veritable legislation for home ground pincerc argon and the role of regulatory bodies. ) The current legislations be as follows: * Sex diversity run (1975) This backed by the enough Opportunities Commission and its aims is to make sure lot be non discriminated against on the fundament of their gender. * Race Relations execution (1976) which has been amend in (2000) This is to ensure individual are break offn a fair prob king and the enamor measuring sticks are put into protrude to gain that intention. training round (1981) This brought a signifi put upt change in through and through with(predicate) the wishes of parents ‘ rectifys’ so that tykeren with disabilities could be educated in ordinary schools. * Public Health (Control of Disease) Act (1984 This pardons in great detail the presentment and exclu sion periods for certain infected diseases. * procreation Reform act (1988) This brought ab expose(predicate) the impact of the (National Curriculum) in schools. * facts of life Act (1993) This do some very of import changes to the Education Act 1981 and the law relating to nipperren with superfluous upbringingal essentials.\r\nThese changes are directly consolidated in the Education Act 1996. The mark of convention and the SEN Tribunal were the major innovations as was the enforcement of unbending time limits for completing assessments of special educational needs by topical anesthetic Education Authorities. * Code of Practice for the Identification and appraisal of sisterren with Special educational c in all(prenominal) for (1994 which was revise in (2001) This is focussing specifically aimed at tiddlerren who keep Special Educational Needs (SEN) for the topical anesthetic Authorities and the aim was knowing to fight a high direct of standards for all pup ils through inclusive education. account of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation (RIDDOR) (1995) Outlines certain haps or accidents that must(prenominal) be reported by law; For e. g. A Fracture, other(a)wise than to fingers, thumbs and toes. * diet Safety ( usual sustenance Hygiene) Regulations (1995) This is about Food Temperature assert and general food gumshoe; this is non yet applicable to squirtminders to prove for although skillful hygiene practices must be adhered to. * Family Law Act (1996) Guidance relating to seriousguarding churlren. * deterioration Discrimination Act (1995)\r\nThis was established by the Parliament for to ensure the rights of disabled individuals in the United Kingdom. * Education Act (1997) This unite all the Acts since 1944 into one Act. This entailed a enough frame hunt down of identifying and assessing a tiddler’s particular needs as focalise out in the (The Code of Practice) * Code of Practice for first -year Aid (1997) Gives guidance on detailed specification for accomplished First Aiders and First Aid Requirements. * homo Rights Act (1998) This came into force in (2000) and was find out by the European gathering on Human Rights, this outlines basic rights. (I. E.\r\nThe right to life) * resistance of pincerren Act (1998) A tete-a-tete members bill, which was introduced by Debra Shipley (MP) its provisions are designed to facilitate strengthen affairs for vetting people who work with fryren. * Data auspices Act (1998) The Act c overs any data about a living and identifiable individual and prevents secret nurture macrocosm passed on without the individuals license. In practice it provides a way for individuals to control intercommunicateation about themselves, in the slickness of children parents must give permission. * Special Educational Needs & axerophthol; hindrance Act (2001)\r\nThe act compulsory schools, colleges, universities, large education providers, statutory Youth ghostly service and local anesthetic anesthetic education authorities to make ‘ presumable provisions to ensure people with disabilities or special needs were provided with the same opportunities as those who were non disabled. For e. g. wheelchair approach path if require Although was replaced by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. * Care of Substances unassured to Health (COSHH) Regulations (2002) This deals with identification by venture assessment, control of exposure, wellness surveillance and possibility planning, storage of cleaning fluids. * Health resistance Agency Act (2004)\r\nThe Health Protection Agency is an independent UK organisation that was crop up by the government in 2003 to nurse the public from threats to their health from infectious diseases and environmental hazards and it does this by providing advice and information to the General Public, Health Professionals much(prenominal) as Doctors and Nurses and to the local anes thetic/National government * babyren Act (2004) This Acts supreme purpose is to make the UK better and safer for children of all ages the idea behind the Act is to promote co-ordination between multiple official entities to cleanse the overall well-organism of children. Every Child Matters’ 5 Outcomes are Identified: * Be Healthy * Stay Safe * know and achieve * Make a compulsory Contri exclusivelyion * Achieve economic well- creation * Childcare Act (2006) Introduced the Early eld Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England. TASK 2 (In secern to operate a registered home base childcare service the following policies and procedures must be in place: accidents, illness and emergencies; demeanor; safeguarding; advert opportunities. ) Write a policy for severally of the above, and frame a procedure to explain how each of the policies go out be implemented. policies and 4 procedures are required ACCIDENT insurance policy The safety of your child is paramount and I go forth adjudge every measure I pot to protect your child from hurting themselves. My premises turn in been check and they forgather the EYFS Welfare Requirements for childminding outlined by Ofsted. I also first-stringly review, update and practice safety routines. As a registered childminder, I am legally required to puzzle a valid send-off base assistant certificate. I dirty dog apportion basic first aid treatment, and my first aid box is clearly designate and easily accessible.\r\nIt is stored in the kitchen. Parent have-to doe with numbers are with the first aid box. I hold written permission from parents to unhorse emergency treatment for their child if it is needed If an untoward consequent occurs I leave follow the following surgical operation: ACCIDENT PROCEDURE * Comfort and tranquillise the child Carry out First Aid if needful. * Call an ambulance if necessary and envision hospital with the child. * I exit also come through you instanter if a unplayful a ccident has occurred or if a insignificant accident has happened willing contact you at once the child has settled down. Fill in an accident report sheet and give you a copy of this. * Inform Ofsted and get additional advice/ project from pertinent bodies. * opposite children in my care will be looked subsequently by a nonher child minder Details are as follows Atia Begum or in exceptional deal where Atia is non available my sister Aisha Qamar will take over. * Ask you to keep me apprised of your childs condition following an accident if we have had to seek medical attention illness AND EMERGENCIES polity There is no place for any period of non-attendance payable to childminder illness.\r\nAlthough right fees apply for any period of non-attendance repayable to child or parent illness. under the weather children are welcome to attend their plan hours so ache as they meet the following criteria, based on Ofsteds discipline standards. Your child is welcome to attend so long as he/she 1. Does non have a contagious or infectious illness 2. Has not had regurgitation or diarrhoea deep down the hold water 48 hours 3. Has eaten at heart the last 12 hours. 4. Is not coughing. 5. Does not have a raised temperature 6. Is not restless, irritable or over-tired 7.\r\nIs not bunged up or congested, or has thick and permanent unstable nose. disorder ND EMERGENCIES PROCEDURE Children who are coughing whitethorn attend so long as the cough is non-productive and they are being treated with a cough medicine. Children with runny noses whitethorn attend if they are being treated with medicine to treat their cold. all in all medication required by the child must be signed for, preceding to the child’s attendance. If a form is not signed, no medication will be administered. A signature is required for all medication administered during the child’s scheduled hours.\r\nIf the child renders unwell, or does not meet the above criteria during thei r attendance, it may become necessary to send the child home. If you are in any doubt about a child’s ability to attend childminding hours, satisfy telephone to discuss. If the child is not attending, please give as much notice as possible. If the child is unwell but able to attend, please mention this when they are dropped off so that plans may be changed if required. If you are faint about a child’s health, or if medication is required, please lecture to the child’s doctor, health visitant or a pharmacist.\r\nBEHAVIOUR constitution * Do not feed or play with the animals without permission. * Keep coats, station and property tidied away. * unendingly sit when eating, ideally at the table. * No aggressive behaviour, biting, hitting, calling names. * Do not pick up babies or toddlers. * Always wash hands after going to the toilet or touch modality the animals. No jumping on the furniture. * Always wash your hands out front eating. * shudder the chain af ter using the toilet, and replace the lid. * Treat other children and adults with respect and wakeless manners. Handle toys with care. * Always remove shoes when upstairs. * No ladder ahead when out walking. * Always ask permission before removing car seat belts or commencement car doors. * Never hang toys or limbs out of car doors or windows. BEAVIOUR PROCEDURES The NCMA (National Child Minding Association) recommended method of dealing with ‘naughty’ behaviour is through a time out session lasting only one minute per year of age. This involves encouraging the child to sit quietly until the period is over. No child will be smacked or excluded from the room.\r\nOngoing disobedience will be brought to your attention so a commensurate solution can be reached. If it becomes necessary to restrain your child (For example a temper tantrum by the way side) you will be notified in writing. unsloped behaviour will be rewarded and support by the use of praise, certificates and gold stars. The home plate rules are laid down to help children know what is pass judgment of them man in spite of appearance the childminding setting. These rules are for the safety of your child and the other children around them, as well as the house and pets.\r\nYour child will not be punished for breaking the rules but will be encouraged not to. Please help with this, even if you do not follow the same rules within your own home. SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Omar I wouldn’t put the Safeguarding procedure and Equal opportunities together, they need to be developd. The safeguarding policy needs ,more information in regards to what you would do if you suspected a child had been crimed †ledgering, speaking to parents if appropriate, qualification a referral if necessary I have given you some information with this on.\r\nI understand that child abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional and neglectful, or a mixture of these. I must send away Ofsted of any allegations of abuse that are asseverate to have taken place while the child is in my care. Signs of abuse can vary widely and require sea captain involvement, which is why all childminders and anyone who had regular contact with another person’s child, must be aware of child abuse and report any suspicions. Under the Child Protection Act I am required, by law, to keep a record of any accidents or injuries which occur within my care or outside of my care.\r\nI have accident report forms which I will complete for any blot which occurs in childminding hours, which will require your signature. I also require you to fill in ’existing injury forms’ for any bumps and bruises reliable at home. In addition to being an equal opportunities environment, no child will be turned away due to ethical background or unearthly beliefs. Every attempt will be made to respect any ethnic beliefs and wishes. Children with disabilities are welcome, providing their needs ca n be catered for.\r\nChildren within my childminding setting will be exposed to and educated about a wide range of different religious and cultural beliefs. This will be utilise to teach all children to appreciate cultural diversity and to respect the beliefs of others around them. It will also help children feel surefooted and proud of their own background, whatever it may be. As part of their voyage into par and diversity, children will be encouraged to collapse in celebrations into other country’s culture, religious festivals, charity events and their own family background.\r\nIt is important to remember that equal opportunities are not about treating everyone the same, but to understand their differences with an dedicate and tolerant mind. Children will learn through positive awareness that differences are good things and should be celebrated and respected. SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES PROCEDURES As a registered childminder, I have an bargain to report a ny suspicious incidents or accidents to the pertinent authorities following the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.\r\nI keep up to date with child protection issues and relevant legislation by taking regular training courses and by reading relevant publications. This helps me be aware of the signs of abuse or neglect and what to do if I have a concern. I have a copy of and am familiar with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. If I am interested about a child’s welfare, I will contact the local authority, the NSPCC, NCMA or other relevant support services for advice, hiddenly will be assured only when it is clear that in that location is no risk of harm to a child.\r\nThe following numbers will incessantly be to hand Ofsted (08456 404040) NCMA Information hunt †for help and support for with all areas of childminding, including allegations of child abuse. 0800 169 4486 NCMA Legal advice line †offers free, professional advice to NCMA membe rs on any legal problem connect to their childminding business. (01253 777468) NSPCC child protection helpline †24-hour helpline for people unhinged about a child (0808 800 5000) POLICY FOR ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AGAINST A CHILDMINDER\r\nAs a Childminder working alone I may be vulnerable to allegations of abuse being made against me or another adult in my home. I will take precautions to protect myself from this happening by: * Ensuring all household members aged 16 and over are CRB cleared. * Ensuring all visitors to the house do not have unsupervised access to the children under any circumstances. * Ensuring, where possible, that no workmen/women are in the house during minded hours, unless it is to embolden an emergency service or for health and safety reasons. Documenting every accident and incident that occurs whilst children are in my care, informing parents of such events and requesting them to sign my records. * Noting any noticeable mark on the children when they arr ive and asking parents to inform me of any accidents that have occurred whilst outside my care. * Ensuring the children are within sight and/or listening at all times correspond to the child’s age & stage of ability. * Keeping accurate records on each child. * However, if an allegation is made I will then follow the procedure detailed below in order to gain support and professional advice: butt on : The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) immediately to discuss the nature of the allegation and the appropriate action to be taken. 01274 434343 * Ofsted to advise them of the allegation 0300 123 1231 I will write a detailed record of all cerebrate incidents, including what was said and by whom, with times and dates. aft(prenominal) seeking advice/approval from the LADO I will ask witnesses (if on that point were any) to also write a statement detailing the incident they witnessed and giving their contact details in case it needs to be followed up by the authoritie s.\r\nTask 3 Confidentiality and data protection are vital when running a home based childcare service. Write an explanation of the importance of both. * Confidentiality-privacy, sagacity keeping information secret. * Data Protection Act (1998)- This is designed to prevent confidential and ain information being passed on without a person’s consent. This now includes not just information stored on computers but also on subject and screen, including photographs.\r\nIt is paramount for me as a childminder to safe guard the children in my care from any form of vulnerability, in order to achieve this I must be extremely vigilant in my approach, I should neer discuss issues of children with different parents. * Password protect my computers * Have a secure locked water closet where I can keep personal information about the children in my care. The net manner in which to run a successful business is to be professional at all times, this is a spot focus as this can not only en danger the children but can also give out the prostitute impression to parents.\r\nIn addition to having confidentiality this is expected on both sides, as there will be information I will be sharing with parents i. e. contract details, fees, contact details, my experience etc. This will be a mandatory indispensableness on both sides, although my primary goal is to keep the children safe and healthy by implementing the good practices that the NCMA recommend, which is to have a lockable separate business filling system that cannot be accessed by the rest of my family or other visitors to my setting.\r\n'