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Starting Your Own Childminding Business
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
Business
Starting Your Own Childminding Business
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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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