easy, affordable websites for childminders

 

On ordering your website you will be asked on the order page if you require any extras. Please look through the list below and decide if you need any to ‘add on’ to your site. They are, of course, optional.

Hit counter

 

This records the amount of visitors to your website.

 

It will be placed in the bottom right-hand corner of your homepage and will have a starting value of 80 hits.

Only £5 extra

Photo slide show on home page

 

Add dynamics to your front page by having 3 of your own photos continuously loop one after the other.

 

Just attach your photos to an email and send them to me once you order your website.

 

This is a simple, appealing way of helping to keep visitors on your site for longer.

Only £5 extra

Guestbook

 

Let your visitors leave comments about you and your website.

 

You have full control over the guestbook and can delete any messages that are inappropriate.

 

This is an extra page to your website and as such a link will be created on your home page to your guestbook.

 

(The example opposite is a single entry to a guestbook - your guestbook will show all entries).

Only £10 extra

Date:   2010-04-01 22:47:11

Name:   Lisa Hodkinson

Email:   lisahod22@hotmail.co.uk

Number:   14

 

Hi Carly. I am so glad you look after my two children. I will certainly tell my friends all about you. Your website looks fantastic too - well done!!

 

Tina. x

 

News Box

 

Display your latest news and/or vacancies etc on your home page (or any other page you specify).

 

You can update this yourself as many times as you wish by logging on using password access control.

Latest News

21st October

 

Hi everyone. Hope the kiddies enjoyed our trip to ‘Play Tots’ last Thursday. We are doing something different this week - as Autumn is here we are collecting leaves and making pictures with them! We are going to the woods on Tuesday so if they can bring wellies and a coat that will be great!!

 

Vacancies:

 

2 full time vacancies still available.

 

 

Only £10 extra

Dynamic photo gallery

 

State of the art animated photo gallery. Up to 20 of your own photos can be displayed in the gallery at once.

 

Visitors click on the smaller image to see it fade into the main window above.

 

There is also a small toolbar so that visitors can set a slide show going of all the photos in the gallery, determining the speed of the slide show.

 

Adds interest and longevity to your website and is a lovely addition.

 

(The example opposite is smaller in scale than usual - your gallery will be about twice as big as this one).

 

 

Only £10 extra

Long policy page

 

Instead of the included policy page, this longer version contains full descriptions of your policies.

 

I provide the longer version of the policies page for you to use without alteration if you wish, although it is advised that you use your own policies that reflect your own setting.

 

You can provide me with your policies plus their full descriptions, preferably in Microsoft Word format, and I will use these instead.

 

You can view the longer version opposite.

Only £5 extra

Any references to ‘Parent’ within the following is intended to include any parent(s), legal guardian(s), carer(s) or person(s) with whom the legal binding contract with myself (the childminder) is made. Any references made to the ‘child’ include child or children. Any references to ‘me’ ‘I’ ‘my’ refer to the Registered Childminder and any registered employees thereof.

 

As a registered childminder I have a duty to all the children in my care to provide an environment where each child can develop their full potential. To ensure that this is the case the following policies are written to offer a clear and concise foundation on which my practice is based.

 

   • Admissions

   • Equal opportunities

   • Behaviour

   • Food and drink

   • Health and hygiene

   • Safety

   • Child Protection

   • Working partnerships

 

 

1. Admissions

 

After initial communications with the parent I would arrange for:

 

   • An informal introductory meeting.

   • Offer of further information with more specific details relating to the families needs.

   • Time for family and myself to consider possibility of the child being placed in my care.

   • Contact to be made to discuss final decision.

 

It would be at this point that either party could state their preference not to pursue the matter further without fear of recourse.

 

I arrange for them to receive copies of some of the forms requiring signatures/completion. To include but not exclusively:

 

         * name, address and contact number(s) of emergency contact

         * name, address and contact number(s) of parent

         * name, address and date of birth of each child to be cared for

         * details of any ongoing medical requirements

         * signed permission for the child to administer medications to self where applicable

         * signed permission for me to administer medications to the child as required

         * signed permission for me to administer first aid as required

         * signed permission for me to take the children off the premises for trips etc and permission for transportation.

         * Signed permission for me to seek medical/emergency aid as necessary. (Or written details specifying wishes)

         * Ask that they bring the completed forms to a second meeting to discuss finer details of the child care provision.

         * Agree and sign a formal contract (childminder to sign also)

         * Discuss the best way to settle the child into the setting

         * Agree times and dates for settling the child and official ‘start’ date (which can be changed at a later date to allow for the child’s individual needs)

 

2. Equal Opportunities

 

I am committed to treating each child and their family with equal concern and in doing so help children to learn through their play as individuals, with the right to feel valued and free from discrimination.

To ensure that I can fulfil this commitment I would;

 

   • Ask that the parent give me as much information as possible about the child and their background.

   • Ask that the parent give me as much information about the child’s likes and dislikes.

   • Ask that the parent give me as much information as possible about any special requirements the child may have.

   • Listen to and value the information given and endeavour to adapt my practices as necessary.

   • Model through the equality and consistency in my own attitudes and care, and the attitudes and behaviour I expect from the children towards each other.

   • Encourage communication between myself, the parent and other third parties as requested by the parent to ensure consistency of care, identification and support for any special needs the child may have.

 

3. Behaviour

 

In order for every child to benefit from the level of care I offer, I must ensure that I have clear and set boundaries for the behaviour I expect within my home, and consistency in how I manage unwanted behaviour.

To achieve this I would expect:

 

   • Relationships based on mutual respect;

 

         * I do not shout at the children, therefore I do not expect the children to shout at me, or others.

         * I do not use corporal punishment on any child or threaten to use it and do not expect any aggressive or violent behaviour towards me, or others.

         * I do not swear at, or in front of the children and would not expect the children to use inappropriate language whilst in my care.

         * I would expect a level of care and consideration to be taken with my home and its’ contents (as appropriate to the child’s level of understanding and development.)

         * I will encourage the use of good manners i.e. please, thank you, sitting to the table at meal times etc.

         * Encouragement of good behaviour will be through example, through praise, offering responsibilities and consistency in my behaviour management/daily routines/expectations.

 

4. Food and drink

 

For healthy growth and development every child requires a balanced and nutritious diet incorporating religious and/or special dietary needs as required.

To ensure the well being of the children in my care I:

 

   • Ask for as much information from the Parents about special dietary requirements/allergies/cultural/religious requirements for the preparation, storage and types of food provided.

   • Agree with the parent who will provide the child’s meals.

   • Encourage healthy eating and good food choices - through example, provision of a healthy and balanced diet and social interaction at meal times.

   • Encourage awareness of better food choices and provision for children and parents.

   • Where provision of meals is my responsibility I aim to keep sweets, biscuits, cakes etc as treats and to a minimum within a healthy balanced diet and offer healthier alternatives.

   • Encourage children to drink water and/or full fat milk in preference to sugary alternatives.

   • As appropriate to the age and development level of each child, I encourage sitting to the table for meal times (picnic rug etc) and sharing meal times as a group.

   • Respecting and within the boundaries of specific dietary requirements I encourage the children to taste and experience a variety of food types and at least try a little of something new.

 

5. Health and Hygiene

 

It is natural that children will suffer and spread illness and infection, however through good practice and cleanliness in my home, the extent to which these infections are spread are minimised.

To ensure the well being of the children in my care I;

 

   • Request that children suffering from sickness and/or diarrhoea are not placed in my care until at least 24 hours has elapsed since the last attack.

   • Request that the parent informs me of any infection/illness the child may be suffering from and/or had been suffering from in the last 48 hours. With as much detail about the type of infection as possible.

   • Maintaining confidentiality and discretion I will inform parents of any known infection their child may be exposed to and if necessary inform OFSTED of any notifiable disease under the Children Act regulations. (a notifiable disease is any infectious disease deemed notifiable by a qualified medical person)

   • Request that parents inform me of any change to contact details (either their own or their emergency contacts)

   • Contact will be made to the parent and/or emergency contact should the child show signs of illness and/or infection.

   • Request that parents arrange for collection of their child if necessary, either in person or by a trusted other (within agreed ‘hand over policy’ – see Child protection) as soon as possible for the well being of their child and others in my care.

   • Should a parent/emergency contact be uncontactable or unable to collect and the child requires medical attention I will arrange for the child to be seen by a qualified practitioner if necessary. (Following parental wishes specified in the permission forms.)

   • Children will be encouraged to wash their hands after handling family pets through example.

   • My home will be regularly cleaned and appropriate anti-bacterial cleaners used where necessary.

   • Children suffering from sickness & diarrhoea are not placed in my care until at least

         48 hours after the onset of symptons.

   • Separate cleaning cloths will be used in kitchen and bathroom/nappy change areas.

   • It is requested that each child be provided with labelled spare clothing, own towel and face cloth.

   • Children will be encouraged to wash their hands before meals, after toileting and after messy activities, using their own linen.

   • Toys and equipment will be regularly checked for breakages/damage and removed where necessary.

   • Toys and equipment will be regularly cleaned and sterilised where possible.

   • Dummies/comforters, teething aids etc will not be shared and will be sterilised as necessary. It is requested that a lidded box/pot be provided for hygienic storage of these items.

   • Food will be stored in the appropriate places, following basic food hygiene standards and at the correct temperatures.

   • Out of date food, partially eaten or used food will be discarded.

   • All surfaces and cooking equipment will be clean and hands washed before food preparation.

   • During cooking activities, children will be encouraged to use good hygiene practice.

   • I am a non-smoker and my home and garden are no-smoking areas.

   • I will administer long-term and short-term medicine if been prescribed by a doctor

         as necessary but will require:

 

         * Written parental consent.

         * Information about how to administer certain medicines.

         * Written instructions on dose, time of previous administration and due dose quantities and times.

         * Information about specific religious/cultural wishes with regard to medicine and it’s administration.

         * Information about any medicines the child may be administering themselves.

         * Supply of sun creams, nappy creams, lotions, medicines and written consent to use them as necessary.

         * Medicines will be stored out of reach of children or (when self-administered) safely away from others and according to manufacturer guidelines.

         * My first aid box will be kept in a safe container on the back of the kitchen door.

         * My first aid box will be checked and maintained regularly.

         * I will record and inform parents of any accidents that happen whilst in my care regarding their child with details of how, where and what happened. Action taken and the injury, if any, sustained.

         * I request that parents inform me of any accidents and injuries the child may have sustained when not in my care so I can be aware of any extra supervision/care the child may need.

         * Parents will be asked to sign an accident form to confirm any existing injuries/marks etc that the child has on arrival.

         * Accident records will be held (see ‘Working partnerships’ policy) for a minimum of 20 years.

 

6. Safety

 

   • A risk assessment will be completed for all the areas in my home and garden to which the children have access.

   • Risk assessments will be in place for trips and outings.

   • Risk assessments will be reviewed on a regular basis and changes made accordingly.

   • I will ensure the appropriate level of supervision for the children at all times whilst allowing each child their own sense of self and responsibility.

   • Fire alarms will be checked on a regular basis and action taken as necessary. Children will experience fire drills and the procedure if they should hear a fire alarm whilst in my care.

   • Car seats used in my car, whether provided by the parent or myself, should be free from damage and well maintained. I will ask that parents demonstrate the correct fitting and restraint of the child on new seats before I use them.

   • I will ensure that gates/doors are locked to prevent unwanted visitors to my home and garden.

   • I ask that parents respect the need for good security procedures to ensure the safety of all the children by;

 

         * Closing gates/doors behind them on arrival and departure.

         * Challenging unknown ‘guests’ and making me aware of their presence.

         * Informing me of changes to the collection times and/or person who is collecting the child. (Using a password system if the person is someone I haven’t met before.)

 

7. Child Protection

 

The protection of each child in my care is my priority, fulfilling this responsibility and complying with legal requirements mean:

 

   • I will make and keep accurate records of any concerns/incidents of concern.

   • I will report any concerns as soon as possible to Ofsted and follow procedures set by the local Area Child Protection Committee to minimise the risk to any child.

   • I will notify Ofsted of any allegations of abuse, which is alleged to have taken place while the child is in my care.

   • I ask parents to provide me where possible, details and photographs of people who may collect their child that I haven’t yet met. I may also ask (particularly in cases where no details/photographs are available) that the parent/collector/and myself have a password that only they would know to use, to ensure that I hand the child to the selected responsible adult authorised to collect them.

 

8. Working partnerships

 

To ensure the welfare and development of each child, communication between myself and the parent/other significant carers and practitioners is paramount.

To ensure the well being of the children in my care I:

 

   • I try to give as much information about each child’s day as possible and agree with each parent the most appropriate form of feedback for their needs.

   • I will inform parents of any accidents/incidents that may have occurred during the day (see health and hygiene policy) and as appropriate, inform the parent of any unusual behaviour or concerns that may have been observed throughout the day.

 

I will need to hold some information, which may contain private and confidential material. Such as (but not exclusively) the following;

 

         * accident and incident records

         * signed permission for medication administration

         * signed permission for trips and outings

         * signed permission for transportation

         * signed permission for photographs

         * details of the child’s full name, address, date of birth, medical history, specific needs, etc

         * Details of the family background, culture.

         * Details of the parents’ name, address, contact numbers

         * Details of emergency contacts name, address, contact numbers

         * Payment and receipt agreements/records

         * Contract records

         * Development records and observations

 

This information is important for the day to day care of the child, to ensure I meet their individual needs, to have readily available information in emergency situations should they be needed, as well as providing a comprehensive record for future reference should any medical or developmental concerns arise at a later date. Other records may be needed to ensure the safety and well being of the child and to confirm good practice on my part - that I am providing the high standard of care expected.

 

   • Records and information will be stored in a safe and secure place.

   • Access to this information will be limited for my own use, to the parent for whom it concerns (within guidelines set for child protection) and other agencies, for example a speech therapist, or Ofsted for inspection purposes.

   • Records and information will be kept for a minimum of 20 years.

   • Records and information may be shared with agencies under the Children Act to protect children deemed to be in need without the permission of their parents.

 

 

Other extra pages (only for full package 5 page websites - not budget sites)

 

If you would like to add any extra pages to your website then simply let me know on the order page. They only cost £10 each and can be anything you like.

 

Some examples that are common include: Activities, meals, qualifications, routines, house rules etc.

 

You supply the text to me and I do the rest.

 

Also: If you have any links to Ofsted reports or other groups you may attend or have any newsletters you have then these can be added to your website for no extra charge. Just let me know on the order page or email me at any time.

Only £10 extra

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