Join In Unit 4:
Childminders
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Vocabulary
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Observation / Childminder / First Aid / Curriculum / Provision / Safeguarding Policy / Safeguarding / Early Years
Foundation Stage (EYFS) /
Inclusion / Confidentiality / Ratios
Assessment / Safeguarding
Officer / Ofsted / Parental
Partnership
____________A
person
who looks after children in their own home for payment, usually
registered and
regulated by local authorities.
____________Measures
to
ensure children’s health, safety, and wellbeing, protecting them
from harm,
abuse, or neglect.
____________The
framework
in England that sets standards for learning, development, and
care
for children from birth to age five.
____________The
planned
set of activities and learning experiences provided to help
children develop
skills and knowledge.
____________Watching and recording
a child’s behavior, interests,
and development to assess progress and plan activities.
_____________The
process
of evaluating a child’s learning and development against set
milestones
or goals.
_____________The environment,
resources, and activities a
childminder offers to support children’s learning and care.
_____________A
written
document that outlines how a childminder ensures children’s
safety and
protection.
_____________The maximum number of
children a childminder can
legally care for at one time.
_____________Keeping personal
information about children and
families private and only sharing when necessary.
_____________Emergency medical care
a childminder must be trained
to provide, especially for children.
_____________Ensuring all children,
regardless of background or
ability, are given equal opportunities to learn and participate.
____________The designated person
responsible for dealing with
concerns about child protection (in larger settings;
childminders often act as
their own officer).
____________The Office for
Standards in Education (UK), which
inspects and regulates childminders and early years settings.
____________Working closely with
parents to support a child’s
learning, development, and care.
Childminder
– Professional Fact Sheet
Definition
A childminder is an early years
practitioner who provides care and
education for children within their own home, typically on a
paid basis. Their
practice is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
framework, which
sets the standards for learning, development, and welfare.
Core Responsibilities
• Offer high-quality provision through
planned activities and resources.
• Carry out regular observations and
assessments to monitor children’s
development.
• Implement a clear safeguarding policy to
ensure children’s safety.
• Maintain correct ratios of children per
adult.
• Provide first aid in case of
emergencies.
• Uphold confidentiality and protect
sensitive information.
Inclusive Practice
Childminders promote inclusion by ensuring
that all children, regardless
of background or ability, can participate fully. They
establish strong
partnerships with parents to support each child’s development
and wellbeing.
Regulation
In England, childminders are regulated and
inspected by Ofsted to ensure
compliance with
statutory requirements and to maintain
high standards of care and
education
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of __________. I have several years of experience caring for children in my own home and I always follow the __________ framework to make sure children develop well.
My work includes careful __________ and __________ of each child, which helps me plan a suitable __________. I also provide a safe and stimulating __________ with toys and activities for all ages.
I understand the importance of safety. I have a strong __________ policy, respect __________ at all times, and I am trained in first aid. I also make sure that the correct __________ are followed.
I believe in working closely with parents and maintaining high standards. I am confident that my practice meets the requirements set by __________.
Thank you for considering my application.
Yours faithfully,
Your turn
In 80 words, in form of a letter,
either apply for a job as a childminder, or describe
your own experience
as a childminder