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• Acknowledgements
• What's Involved In Starting And
• The Role Of Ofsted and The Natio
• The Registration Process
• Setting Up Your Business
• Launching Your Business
• Negotiating A Contract
• Accounts And Bookkeeping
• Everyday Running Of your Childmi
• Providing Play And Other Stimula
• Child Protection
• Causes For Complaint
• Your Inspection
• Training
• The National Childminding Associ

Starting Your Own Childminding Business

• Acknowledgements
• What's Involved In Starting And Running A Childminding Business?
  • What It Takes To Be A Good Childminder
  • Is There A Need For The Service In My Area?
  • Getting Toys And Equipment
  • Outings And Activities
  • Financial Planning And Help
• The Role Of Ofsted and The National Standards
  • The Aims Of The Registration System
  • Regulations
  • Disqualifications
  • The National Standards And What They Mean
  • Standard One: Suitable Person
  • Standard Two: Organisation
  • Standard Three: Care, Learning And Play
  • Standard Four: Physical Environment
  • Standard Five: Equipment
  • Standard Six: Safety
  • Standard Seven:Health
  • Standard Eight: Food And Drink
  • Standard Nine: Equal Opportunities
  • Standard Ten: Special Needs
  • Standard Eleven:Behaviour
  • Standard Twelve: Working In Partnership With Parentsand Carers
  • Standard Thirteen: Child Protection
  • Standard Fourteen: Documentation
  • Caring For Babies
• The Registration Process
  • Regulating Childminders
  • Who Needs To Register?
  • Requirements For Registration
  • Applying To Be Registered
• Setting Up Your Business
  • Making Your Home Safe For Children
  • Making Your Garden Safe For Children
  • Choosing Suitable Equipment
  • Travelling Out And About
  • A Clean And Healthy Environment
  • Accidents And Emergencies
• Launching Your Business
  • Creating The Right Image
  • Deciding On The Kind Of Service To Provide
  • Building A Portfolio
  • Working With Another Childminder Or Assistant
  • Advertising
  • Interviewing Potential Customers
  • The First Meeting
  • Settling A Child In
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Negotiating A Contract
  • Deciding How Much To Charge
  • Charging For Extras
  • Agreed Hours
  • Settling In Periods
  • Retainer Fees
  • Deposits
  • Childminder’s Holidays
  • Parents’holidays
  • Bank Holidays
  • Illness
  • Responsibility For Payment
  • Playgroup, Nursery, And Clubs
  • Maternity Leave
  • Caring For Children From The Same Family
  • Signing The Contract
  • Reviewing The Contract
  • Terminating The Contract
• Accounts And Bookkeeping
  • Your Responsibilities
  • Keeping On Top Of Things
  • How To Keep Your Accounts
  • Start-Up Costs
  • Expenses
  • Tax For The Self Employed
  • Making A Profit Or A Loss?
  • What Can I Do If My Business Is Making A Loss?
• Everyday Running Of your Childminding Business
  • Planning
  • Daily Routines
  • Food And Drink
  • Keeping Diaries
  • How To Write And Maintain Appropriate Policies
  • Parental Permission
  • Equipment Checks
  • Fire Drills
  • Observations And Assessments
  • Support Groups And Local Community Resources
• Providing Play And Other Stimulating Activities
  • What Is Play?
  • Different Types Of Play
  • Categories Of Play
• Child Protection
  • Types And Signs Of Abuse
  • Allegations Against Childminders
• Causes For Complaint
  • When Things Go Wrong
  • Dealing With Conflict
  • Difficult People And Situations
  • Contract Disputes
  • Areas Of Conflict
• Your Inspection
  • The Grading System
  • How To Meet The Standards Successfully
  • How Often Will My Setting Be Inspected?
  • Will I Know My Inspection Date In Advance?
  • What The Inspection Involves
  • What Happens If The Quality Of Care Is Consideredinadequate
  • Being Ready For The Inspection
  • Self-Evaluation
• Training
  • Compulsory Training
  • Certificate In Childminding Practice
  • National Vocational Qualifications For Childminders (Nvq)
  • Quality Assurance
  • Childminding Networks
  • Community Childminding
  • Accredited Childminders And Early Years Education
  • Further Training Opportunities
• The National Childminding Association
  • The Role Of The National Childminding Association
  • The Benefits Of Ncma Membership

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