I am aware of the need to maintain privacy and confidentiality. I always write in a diary about your child's day (which you take home) and discuss with you any issues or concerns.
As a childcare provider I find it is especially helpful to have a framework of guidelines laid down to explain to prospective parents they way I work with the children.
When a new family come to visit I give them a prospectus with all my policies in to look through. I find that this lays some ground rules and helps parents understand my views and practices concerning child care.
My childcare policies all comply with the purpose and aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage (“EYFS”).
These give each child the best possible start in life and support to fulfill their potential and to help young children achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, achieving economic well-being.