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chez
20-01-2012, 09:29 AM
Has anyone else read it?

I found it in the libary yesterday and so far its fab

Helen Dempster
20-01-2012, 11:27 AM
Has anyone else read it?

I found it in the libary yesterday and so far its fab

I'm liking the sound of this...unfortunately I've never heard of it. What is it exactly, just like a childminder's diary (a bit like Bridge Jones), or helpful tips etc? I might have to go to the library and hunt this down myself :-)

chez
20-01-2012, 11:41 AM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CHILDMINDERS.../dp/1845281713 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1845281713/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=childminding-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1845281713)

Its more tips etc but written from a childminder (Allison Lee) with over 11 yrs experiance she also wrote "starting your own childminding business"

this book covers:

Keeping parents and children happy
Safety in childcare
dealing with unwanted behaviour and encouraging postive behaviour
sutiable activities for small babies to school age
combining the care of children of diffrent ages
using observations and assessments to plan for childrens needs