The Early Years Foundation Stage is the statutory framework for early years education in England, or, as stated on the UK government website: ‘The standards
that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5’.
The EYFS sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
This is a legal requirement, ensuring the safety and welfare of children under the
care of childminders. It outlines how the childminder will identify and respond to
any concerns about a child's safety or well-being.
Health and Safety:
This policy covers how the childminder will ensure the environment is safe,
including managing accidents and injuries, and implementing appropriate
safety measures.
Illness and Infection Control:
This policy outlines how the childminder will manage illness and infections,
including procedures for dealing with sickness, hygiene practices, and
preventing the spread of infection.
Behaviour Management:
This policy outlines how the childminder will manage children's behavior, using
positive reinforcement and appropriate strategies, while ensuring no corporal
punishment is used.
Nutrition and Food Hygiene:
This policy covers healthy eating practices, ensuring children are provided with
nutritious food and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
Administering Medication:
This policy outlines how the childminder will administer medication, including
procedures for storage, dispensing, and recording.
Working with Parents:
This policy outlines how the childminder will communicate with parents, build
partnerships, and keep them informed about their child's progress and well-
being.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion:
This policy ensures that all children are treated equally and that their individual
needs are met, including those with special educational needs or disabilities.
Confidentiality and Privacy:
This policy outlines how the childminder will keep information about children
and their families confidential and secure.
Accident and Emergency Procedure:
This policy outlines what to do in the event of an accident or emergency,
including emergency contact information, procedures for first aid, and
evacuation plans.
Dropping Off and Collections Procedure:
This policy outlines how children will be dropped off and collected, including
procedures for identifying children and ensuring they are safely handed over.
Holidays and Pre-Planned Absences Procedure:
This policy outlines how absences will be managed, including procedures for
arranging cover and notifying parents.
SEND Policy:
This frameworks ensures that children with learning difficulties or disabilities
receive appropriate education, health, and support.
Settling-In Procedure:
This policy outlines how the childminder will support children settling into their
care, including gradual introductions and providing a welcoming environment.
My childminder policies ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children in my care. They cover a wide range of aspects, including safeguarding,
health and safety, behavior management, and working with parents.
My childcare policies all comply with the purpose and aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Some of which are below.
The Early Years Foundation Stage is the statutory framework
for early years education in England, or, as stated on the UK
government website: ‘The standards that school and
childcare providers must meet for the learning,
development and care of children from birth to 5’.
The EYFS sets the standards that all early years providers
must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well
and are kept healthy and safe.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
This is a legal requirement, ensuring the safety and
welfare of children under the care of childminders. It
outlines how the childminder will identify and respond to
any concerns about a child's safety or well-being.
Health and Safety:
This policy covers how the childminder will ensure the
environment is safe, including managing accidents and
injuries, and implementing appropriate safety measures.
Illness and Infection Control:
This policy outlines how the childminder will manage
illness and infections, including procedures for dealing
with sickness, hygiene practices, and preventing the
spread of infection.
Behaviour Management:
This policy outlines how the childminder will manage
children's behavior, using positive reinforcement and
appropriate strategies, while ensuring no corporal
punishment is used.
Nutrition and Food Hygiene:
This policy covers healthy eating practices, ensuring
children are provided with nutritious food and adhering
to food safety and hygiene standards.
Administering Medication:
This policy outlines how the childminder will administer
medication, including procedures for storage, dispensing,
and recording.
Working with Parents:
This policy outlines how the childminder will
communicate with parents, build partnerships, and keep
them informed about their child's progress and well-
being.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion:
This policy ensures that all children are treated equally
and that their individual needs are met, including those
with special educational needs or disabilities.
Confidentiality and Privacy:
This policy outlines how the childminder will keep
information about children and their families confidential
and secure.
Accident and Emergency Procedure:
This policy outlines what to do in the event of an accident
or emergency, including emergency contact information,
procedures for first aid, and evacuation plans.
Dropping Off and Collections Procedure:
This policy outlines how children will be dropped off and
collected, including procedures for identifying children
and ensuring they are safely handed over.
Holidays and Pre-Planned Absences Procedure:
This policy outlines how absences will be managed,
including procedures for arranging cover and notifying
parents.
SEND Policy:
This frameworks ensures that children with learning
difficulties or disabilities receive appropriate education,
health, and support.
Settling-In Procedure:
This policy outlines how the childminder will support
children settling into their care, including gradual
introductions and providing a welcoming environment.
My childminder policies ensure the safety, well-being, and
development of children in my care. They cover a wide range
of aspects, including safeguarding, health and safety,
behavior management, and working with parents.
My childcare policies all comply with the purpose and aims
of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Some of which
are below.
