Every childminder must write policies relating to every aspect of the care they provide, these policies are outlines of how they like to work and how they will carry out specific duties.

My policies are under specific headings and are as follows:

Being Healthy

1. Hygiene policy
2. Sick Child Policy
3. Medication Policy
4. No Smoking policy
5. Healthy eating Policy
6. Dental Hygiene Policy
7. Sun Protection Policy
8. Nappies & Toilet training Policy
9. Head Lice Policy
10. Drugs/Alcohol Policy

Enjoying & Achieving

1. Learning Through Play
2. Observations Policy
3. Television Policy

Organisation

1. Hours of Service policy
2. Payment of Fees Policy
3. Childminder Sickness Policy
4. Holidays Policy
5. Confidentiality Policy

Staying Safe

1. Health & Safety Policy
2. Accident/Incident Policy
3. Child Protection Policy
4. Allegations of Child Abuse
5. Drop Off/Collection Policy
6. Emergency Evacuation Procedure
7. Outings & Visits Procedure
8. Transport Policy
9. Pet Policy
10. Fire Evacuation Procedure
11. Lost Child Policy

Making a Positive Contribution

1. Equal Opportunities Policy
2. Admissions Policy
3. Behaviour Management Policy
4. Partnership with Parents Policy
5. Settling in Policy
6. Complaints Policy

You will be given a copy of all of my policies to read through when your child comes into my care. Should you have any concerns with any of them please do not hesitate to talk to me about them.