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Starting Your Own Childminding Business

Starting a childminding business and complying with regulations

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Chapter List

1. Acknowledgements
2. What's Involved In Starting And Running A Childminding Business? What It Takes To Be A Good Childminder; Is There A Need For The Service In My Area?; Getting Toys And Equipment; Outings And Activities; Financial Planning And Help;
3. The Role Of Ofsted and The National Standards The Aims Of The Registration System; Regulations; Disqualifications; The National Standards And What They Mean; Standard One: Suitable Person; Standard Two: Organisation; Standard Three: Care, Learning And Play; Standard Four: Physical Environment; Standar
4. The Registration Process Regulating Childminders; Who Needs To Register?; Requirements For Registration; Applying To Be Registered;
5. Setting Up Your Business Making Your Home Safe For Children; Making Your Garden Safe For Children; Choosing Suitable Equipment; Travelling Out And About; A Clean And Healthy Environment; Accidents And Emergencies;
6. Launching Your Business Creating The Right Image; Deciding On The Kind Of Service To Provide; Building A Portfolio; Working With Another Childminder Or Assistant; Advertising; Interviewing Potential Customers; The First Meeting; Settling A Child In; Frequently Asked Questions;
7. Negotiating A Contract Deciding How Much To Charge; Charging For Extras; Agreed Hours; Settling In Periods; Retainer Fees; Deposits; Childminder’s Holidays; Parents’holidays; Bank Holidays; Illness; Responsibility For Payment; Playgroup, Nursery, And Clubs; Maternity Leave; Cari
8. Accounts And Bookkeeping Your Responsibilities; Keeping On Top Of Things; How To Keep Your Accounts; Start-Up Costs; Expenses; Tax For The Self Employed; Making A Profit Or A Loss?; What Can I Do If My Business Is Making A Loss?;
9. Everyday Running Of your Childminding Business Planning; Daily Routines; Food And Drink; Keeping Diaries; How To Write And Maintain Appropriate Policies; Parental Permission; Equipment Checks; Fire Drills; Observations And Assessments; Support Groups And Local Community Resources;
10. Providing Play And Other Stimulating Activities What Is Play?; Different Types Of Play; Categories Of Play;
11. Child Protection Types And Signs Of Abuse; Allegations Against Childminders;
12. Causes For Complaint When Things Go Wrong; Dealing With Conflict; Difficult People And Situations; Contract Disputes; Areas Of Conflict;
13. Your Inspection The Grading System; How To Meet The Standards Successfully; How Often Will My Setting Be Inspected?; Will I Know My Inspection Date In Advance?; What The Inspection Involves; What Happens If The Quality Of Care Is Consideredinadequate; Being Ready For The
14. Training Compulsory Training; Certificate In Childminding Practice; National Vocational Qualifications For Childminders (Nvq); Quality Assurance; Childminding Networks; Community Childminding; Accredited Childminders And Early Years Education; Further Training Oppo
15. The National Childminding Association The Role Of The National Childminding Association; The Benefits Of Ncma Membership;