Information / Welcome Pack
Phone: 01273 695413
Mobile: 0796 323 4757
Email:
Ofsted Registration: EY306899
REVISED OCTOBER 2016
Introduction
Hi, my name is Tina Yeo. I live with my husband Melvyn; who is also my assistant, my son (Nathan) who attends Blatchington Mill 6th Form and our family dog called Tilly.
I have been registered as a childminder since June 2005 and all my family members over 16 Years have passed the criminal records bureau checks.
I am registered to care for no more than 6 children under 8 years. I am also registered to provide overnight care for 2 children under 8 years.
I have passed all my Ofsted Inspections; the latest which I was rated as ‘Outstanding’ (July 2015). I have completed Paediatric First Aid and Introduction to Childminding. I have also attended other courses relating to the childminding practice, care and safety of children along with supporting their learning.
I was until recently an active member of the recently reformed Brighton Area of Volunteers Group for the NSPCC, and fundraise regularly for them along with Cancer Research, British Heart Foundation, Crossways and Last Chance Animal Rescue Centre, where we got our wonderful dog that the children adore.
Hours of Work
Term Time Normal working hours are:-
Monday - Friday: 7.30am to 6.00pm
Saturday or anything outside these hours are by special arrangement only
But I am flexible and will consider other hours if required, please ask.
School Holiday Normal Working Hours are:-
Mon – Fri: 7.30am to 6.00pm
Occasional childcare service is offered subject to space availability and on a first come first served basis.
Early Years Register and Childcare Register
Dear Parent / Carer
As a childminder, I am required to register with Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. I am also required to provide you with Ofsted’s address and information about registration on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
The following are links to both the Childcare Register and the Early Years Register;
http:www.ofsted.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/eyfs2014/Guide%20registration%20on%20the%10Childcare%20Register%20from%20from%20September%202014.doc
http:www/ofsted.gov.uk/resources/guide-registration-early-years-register
Ofsted’s address:
Ofsted
Piccadilly Gate
Store Street
MANCHESTER
M1 2WD
If you would like any further information or clarification about the registers, please do not hesitate to contact me.
My Aims, Values and Principles Statement
In order to ensure that each child can develop and fulfill him/herself as a person, my aims are to: -
· Provide a safe and secure environment for children.
· Provide a clean environment in which your child can play & learn.
· Provide an environment where mutual respect and trust can flourish.
· Promote the welfare and development of all children.
· Respect the children as individuals.
· Uphold the children’s rights and dignity
· Respect the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of the children and their families.
· Promote children’s good behaviour through praise, encouragement and guidance.
· Provide good quality care and education in the early years and enhance children’s social, spiritual, moral, emotional and personal development, using the Early Years Foundation Stage for under 5’s.
· Provide stimulating activities that are appropriate to the age of your child so that children are encouraged to their full potential.
· Encourage creativity, self-expression and imagination through various games & activities.
· Encourage and develop language and communication through a range of play, storytelling and other activities.
· Help children to develop lively, enquiring minds, the ability to question and argue rationally and to apply themselves to tasks and physical skills.
· Honour the confidentiality of information relating to the children and their families, unless its disclosure is required by law or is in the best interest of the children.
· Provide a healthy diet.
My Aims, Values and Principles are achieved by using and following the Ofsted Guidance, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and guidance from Local Authority along with my written policies that include Safeguarding and Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, SEN.
My Values are achieved by sharing children’s and parent’s views and input which is regularly sought.
Important Rules
If we are to satisfy the legal requirements of the Children’s Act and of the Registration, there are rules which are a condition of our acceptance of your child.
The Law requires that we keep certain records and, if we are to give your child the particular care that each deserves there are some other matters which must be adhered to.
These rules are for the sake of all the children in our care, not least your own.
1. Complete the Registration Contract FULLY.
a) If you are a One Parent Family, it is necessary that I know the basic circumstances; particularly if a parent's 'rights' are subject to a court order etc. I cannot refuse to release a child into either Parent's custody unless I know of a legal bar.
b) It is also essential that I am aware of any special physical, medical or emotional problems your child may have, or if a specific relative or other person will regularly collect your child. If I don't know, damaging mistakes can happen. I will keep such information confidential, but I cannot care for your child properly without it.
2. You will be given a set of my policies to view and will be asked to sign another to confirm that you are aware of my policies that cover various aspects of childminding.
What does the Child need to Bring?
The child needs to bring spare clothes appropriate for the weather (indoor and outdoor), sun lotion, nappies and cream (if still use). Socks for indoors as shoes cannot be worn and bare feet is not permitted.
With regards to regular medication i.e. asthma inhaler pumps then the ideal situation is to ask your doctor for a spare inhaler and spacer that can be kept securely on site. Please note that I must be given permission to administer the inhaler, therefore needs to be recorded in my medical file. Should your child have an epi-pen then please arrange for your doctor to train me on how it should be used on your child.
Childminding Fees as of 5th January 2015The current charges for my childminding services are as follows:
Contracts Available
Long term and short term
Minimum of 2 hours per day
Early Years Funded Places are available
Hours:
Monday – Friday: See section on hours of work
Saturday: Negotiable (by prior arrangement)
Emergency: Negotiable
Charges:
* £5.00 per hour
* Daily Rate: £30 for 6 hours or more
* Overtime Rate: £5.00 per hour
* Saturday / Bank Holiday (by special arrangement): £5.00 per hour
* Overnight Care: £30.00 (7pm – 7am, outside these hours then normal rates apply)
* £1.00 per day for meals, snacks and drinks are free (except those where daily rate applies)
Sickness:
* Child / Parent – Full payment payable.
* Childminder sickness – No payment.
Holiday:
* Childminder: No payment required, minimum of 2 weeks’ notice will be given.
* Bank Holiday: Double rate if worked or but normally not working.
* Child / parents day off / parent’s holidays / school holidays: Normal rate payable
Deposit:
1 week’s full payment which will be held on account and used against last invoice.
Retainers
½ weeks payment is payable if space available and not used, i.e. delayed start, holiday /etc.
Food:
Meals can be provided. If the child requires a special diet, then please discuss it with me.
Activities Offered (tailored to the age of the child)
As a registered childminder I aim to give a high level of one-to-one attention and ensure that the best advantage can be gained by activities which the children take part in.
Observations of all children in my care take place to enable me to contribute to each child’s development in a way suitable to the individual’s current stage of development.
Each activity contributes to several of the groups of Early Learning Goals
STORY TIME: - Questions and Answers, Books, CD's.
PAINTING: - incl hand and feet painting (water and messy paints)
DRAWING AND MAKING: - Various craft such as making cards, models, paper plate faces, things relevant to that time of year / occasion (including family members’ birthdays).
BUILDING: - Duplo and wooden bricks (including sorting blocks into colours), number order and building.
HOMEWORK: - Help with their homework.
COOKING: – helping to prepare snacks or dinners, trying new recipes.
COMPUTER: - Interactive games including Wii, PlayStation 2, Gameboy Advance, Xbox, Leapster (supervised access only, with parental permission).
DRESSING UP / ROLE PLAY: - Playing shops, schools etc.
GENERAL PLAY TIME: - Children choose what to play with or they can watch for a short time during general playtime.
WATER, SOIL AND SAND PLAY: - Including trips to beach and swimming pool.
GARDEN TIME: - Children can play in the back garden that has a trampoline, tower playhouse with den underneath, see-saw, sand and water table and other outdoor toys.
PLAY DOUGH: - Using shape cutters, different coloured dough etc.
SINGING AND DANCING /MUSIC AND MOVEMENT: - sitting together and singing, dancing to music, using musical instruments.
OUTINGS: - Visit to the park, beach, library, swimming, trampolining, cycling and rock climbing (parent permission will be required for outings and some events).
ACTIVITY BOOKS: - Early learning / preschool books.
What sort of Snacks, Food and Drinks are Offered here.
Drinks / Water, Milk, Fruit Juice, Squash, Milk ShakeSnacks / Fruit, Biscuits, Cake or Sweets (birthday occasions)
Lunch / Dinner / Chicken Curry, Rice
Chicken, Jacket Potato, Salad
Chicken, Jacket Potato, Vegetables
Chicken, Pasta, Salad
Chicken, Pasta, Vegetables
Cottage Pie
Fish / Fish Fingers, Potato, Salad
Fish / Fish Fingers, Potato, Vegetables
Fish / Fish Fingers, Pasta, Salad
Fish / Fish Fingers, Pasta, Vegetables
Ham, Cheese Salads
Pasta Bake
Pasta Salad
Pizza, Salad, Garlic Bread
Roast Dinners
Sausages, Mashed Potato, Beans
Sausages, Mashed Potato or Roast Potatoes, Vegetables
Shepherd’s Pie
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Spaghetti Carbonera
Tea / Beans on Toast
Jacket Potato with Cheese or Beans
Pasta
Pizza, Garlic Bread
Rice
Sandwiches (various fillings)
Scrambled Egg
Comments and feedback from parents and children are as follows:-
Below are comments taken from a survey from parents, carers or those that have involvement in the children that I care or cared for.
“I don’t know what I will do if I didn’t have Tina”
“He has really come along with Tina’s help”
“He really enjoys going with her”
“His teachers are pleased with what he has achieved, and I think this is mainly to do with Tina being with him”
“She really gets excited to see her”
“Don’t know what I would do without Tina, she’s a really good childcarer”
“I don’t have to worry about my child as I know she’s in safe hands”
“Thank you for everything you have done, from all the little extras you have gone out of your way for to helping my child to better himself at school. We are sad we are losing you and will miss you”
“Thank you extremely for looking after the children. It has really helped”
“He has made a big improvement since he has come to you”
“Fantastic service and you are very supportive and approachable”
“I can always count on you”
“You offer a fantastic service and a friend as well as a childminder”
“The children couldn’t have been looked after any better. They are very happy and secure. Thank you so much”
“Very happy with service, her child has an extended family now!”
“Child always looks forward to seeing you”
“Very happy with service and routines”
“I find you to have many strengths which includes flexibility, very understanding, helpful, kind and very compassionate and is able to listen when I have something to say”
“Strict but fair and fun”
“I am extremely happy to be here. I feel safe and secure. It feels homely”
“You are a really nice childminder”
“I like playing outside, get to cook, and go to the cinema etc.”
“I like playing at Tina’s”
“I like her dinners”
“I have time to read”
Excerpts from Reference Letters from Parents to Ofsted (July 2015)
Parent 1
“Tina has been her daughter’s childminder since 2010 and I wanted to take this opportunity to say how fantastic Tina has been. She has accommodated her and her daughter’s every need where possible.
It is comforting being able to leave your child on a daily basis before and after school with someone they truly like, trust, treat like a member of the family and are happy spending time with them. I cannot thank Tina enough for her efforts and care she has given to my daughter and the support she has given me personally me to study and work over the past 5 years.”
Parent 2
“Tina has been my childminder for over 3 years. On some weeks my children spend up to 4 evenings a week with Tina. I am happy in the knowledge that they are safe and very happy there. Tina has always been flexible and strives to support us when I have made changes at short notice, such as changing days or adapting pick up times.
It is hard having another person having your children most evenings, but I am lucky to have Tina who ensures I am kept up to date on what they have been up to, and maintains contact with me, so I feel I can approach her if / when I may have a concern.”
Parent 3
Tina has cared for my children for nearly a year.
My children have developed and grown so much in confidence and learning whilst in Tina’s care.
Tina gives my children so much time dedicated to preparing them for school and in basic learning. I am very happy that we chose Tina and we are overwhelmed at how much my children have come on.
Tina has been a great support to my husband and I.
Parent 4
I am the parent of a child that is nearly 3 years old, who has been with Tina since he was 11 months old.
I chose Tina as my childminder as I have known her for the past 10 years as she had previously cared for my eldest child since he started reception and up to the age of 11 years.
I have been extremely happy with the care both sons have and still receive. Tina’s home is always welcoming, clean and very organised. Tina has a fantastic range of toys for all children's ages.
Tina is a great communicator, she encourages good behaviour, compassion, kindness towards others.
Tina provides breakfast and lunch every day and offers a well-balanced, healthy and nutritious menu including snacks and the odd treat as well.
Overall I am thoroughly happy with Tina’s service, professionalism and the setting she has for the children in her care.
Tina always goes beyond what is required of her with a kind heart.
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