Providers July 2015 and Welfare Files Guidance Appendix C The policy should include confidentiality requirements, reference to the GDPR and that failure to comply with this may be a criminal offence. 6.5 Does the Childminder work in Parents should be informed and consulted partnership with parents? in all matters relating to their child’s welfare. Only in exceptional circumstances should referrals be made to Children’s Social Care without parents knowledge and consent, (see NYSCB procedures.) Research confirms that best outcomes for children are achieved by positive, open and honest communication and partnership work with parents. Does the Childminder remedy, This checklist may assist the Childminder in 6.6 without delay, any identifying any issues to be addressed and deficiencies or weaknesses provide evidence of safeguarding measures regarding safeguarding and for Ofsted inspection. child protection It will also be used by NYCC who arrangements? support the Childminder in order that the Local Authority can monitor the effectiveness of the Childminder’s safeguarding arrangements Does the Childminder comply are set out on pages 25-29 of the 6.7 with EYFS requirements with Statutory Framework for the Early Years regard to health: medicines; Foundation Stage food and accidents and See NYCC Policy Guidance injuries; managing behaviour All childminders should be aware that safety and suitability of corporal punishment must not be used and premises, environment and registered persons must ensure that it is not equipment? used. Failure to comply with this requirement would constitute a criminal offence.
Providers July 2015 and Welfare Files Guidance Appendix C The policy should include confidentiality requirements, reference to the GDPR and that failure to comply with this may be a criminal offence. 6.5 Does the Childminder work in partnership with parents? Parents should be informed and consulted in all matters relating to their child’s welfare. Only in exceptional circumstances should referrals be made to Children’s Social Care without parents knowledge and consent, (see NYSCB procedures.) Research confirms that best outcomes for children are achieved by positive, open and honest communication and partnership work with parents. 6.6 Does the Childminder remedy, without delay, any deficiencies or weaknesses regarding safeguarding and child protection arrangements? This checklist may assist the Childminder in identifying any issues to be addressed and provide evidence of safeguarding measures for Ofsted inspection. It will also be used by NYCC who support the Childminder in order that the Local Authority can monitor the effectiveness of the Childminder’s safeguarding arrangements 6.7 Does the Childminder comply with EYFS requirements with regard to health: medicines; food and accidents and injuries; managing behaviour safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment? are set out on pages 25-29 of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage See NYCC Policy Guidance All childminders should be aware that corporal punishment must not be used and registered persons must ensure that it is not used. Failure to comply with this requirement would constitute a criminal offence.