Useful Paperwork or Information:

Observation Sheet 1

Observation Sheet 2 - Another style of observation sheet

EYFS - 'To Do' List

EYFS + ECM Childminding Operational Plan

NCMA Safeguarding Children Booklet

Complaints Form - written by Sarah updated Dec 09

Safe Kids Handbook

Fire Safety in Houses or Flats used for Childminding - information booklet from the Chief Fire Officers Association

Infection Control - Guidance for Schools and Childcare Settings

Early Years Passport - template to gather information about a child to fit with the EYFS Framework

Infant Formula Guidance - Read the latest information on preparing and feeding infant formula

Heatwave Plan

Forms to use if you employ a Childminding Assistant - Form 1 Employment time sheet and Form 2 employment payment record

NHS Posters - Two posters to download. One for handwashing, one for coughs and sneezes

Cot Death Information 2009 - Ofsted like you to have information relating to cot death

Noro-Virus - Information fact sheet

Food Standards Agency Booklet - Advice for Registered Childcarers on Domestic Premises Operating as a Food Business (Feb 2009)

Child Led Risk Assessments - RA Form to complete with children - download is currently on the Forum.

Learning Through Play - A booklet compiled by the Early Years Interboard panel in response to requests by practitioners in Early Years settings for guidelines on provision and progression in play.

Bereavement Booklet - Helping children cope with bereavement

EYFS Requirements and Aspects - A simple breakdown of what is required for each of the Early Learning Goals and an explanation of their respective Aspects

RHS Poisonous Plants Guide - plus useful links NEW May 10

Planning Sheets - Four lovely planning sheets kindly shared by Forum member Sonia NEW May 10

EYFS Assessment Sheets - Assessment Sheets for various age groups NEW May 10

Attendance Sheets - Kindly shared by Forum members Sweets and Huggableshelly NEW July 2010

Various Ofsted Booklets, Forms and Guidance:

SEF - Early Years Self Evaluation Form latest form Sept. 09 and the Guidance Booklet also Sept. 09

Explaining the SEF - Sarah707's own version of the guidance

Inspection Tips What the Inspector will be looking for

Conducting an Early Years Inspection - Ofsted Inspector guidance. Might help you see what the inspector is looking for - Sept 09

Latest Ofsted Poster to display in your setting (March 2010 - with new phone number

Guide to registration on the Early Years Register - Childminder. Ofsted booklet

Guide to registration on the Childcare Register - Childminder - Ofsted Booklet latest updated version Sept 09

Childcare Register - information from Sarah

Concerns and Complaints about Childminders and Childcare

Preparing For Your Ofsted Inspection Booklet AUGUST 2009

A Passion to be Outstanding Booklet AUGUST 2009 Ofsted publication for childminders

Preparing For Your Ofsted Registration Visit Booklet

EY2 Form - Used to register those in your household or to Register an Assistant with Ofsted.

Assistant Variation Form - This form should be completed by a childminder who would like to change the maximum number of children they can care for in a particular age range when working with an assistant or another childminder.

Ofsted Factsheet with information for Registered Childminders - "Requirements for written documents for Childminders EYFS"

Ofsted factsheet - Childminders using Assistants The factsheet sets out Ofsted's policy and understanding of the law about the use of assistants by childminders on the Early Years and Childcare Registers. (December 2009)This replaces the Nov 09 and April 09 versions

Ofsted Variation Form - For those applying to Ofsted for a variation in numbers DEC 09

Ofsted Factsheet - The numbers and ages of children that Childminders may care for - It gives detailed explanation of how many children you may care for within each of the childcare registers, also information about Rising Five's and your own children within childminding numbers.

Tax Information:

Tax Information for Childminders by the Inland Revenue - 2009/10 and 2010/11 NEW July 2010

Tax Information/Guidance for Childminders - Expenses and Tax guidance written by Sarah707 with help from DebbieS26 and various other sources. March 2010

Fun Stuff and Activities:

Hand Washing Activity Book

Build a Sandwich printable game

Matches Safety Poster

Activities to Promote Fire Safety

Petit Poucet Workbook - French Workbook for children aged 3+

Hello Chart - saying hello in different languages

Stranger Danger Poster

Policy Writing Ideas - more coming soon:

Sharing Information with Other Settings Policy

Touch Policy

Confidentiality Policy

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