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Latest documents - 09.2019
With so many updates to Ofsted documents recently, I thought a new list might be useful for members
Latest documents – statutory and guidance - and useful links (01.2017) -
Inspection documents
Early Years Foundation Stage (2017) – statutory framework for all early years providers –
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...EWORK_2017.pdf
**Note: the EYFS is due to be updated 2020
Childcare Register requirements for over 5s (upd 2018) -
Registration requirements - Childminders and childcare providers: register with Ofsted - Guidance - GOV.UK
Ofsted Early Years inspection handbook (NEW 09.19) –
Early years inspection handbook - GOV.UK
Inspecting safeguarding in the early years (NEW 09.19) – the inspection handbook for safeguarding –
Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills - GOV.UK
Q & A on the new inspection framework from Childcare.co.uk (NEW 09.19) -
Ofsted New Inspection Framework - Q&A - Childcare.co.uk
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Safeguarding and child protection
Working together to safeguard children (upd 02.2019) - https://www.gov.uk/government/public...rd-children--2
What to do if you are worried a child is being abused (2015) – you should have a copy of this document on your computer (or know where to find it) –
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...eing-abused--2
Information sharing advice for practitioners (2015) – you need to know where to find this if needed –
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...ctitioners.pdf
Prevent Duty (2015) –
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...nteractive.pdf
Free Prevent Duty training course (good practice) –
http://course.ncalt.com/Channel_Gene.../01/index.html
British values guidance –
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/20...e-early-years/
FGM mandatory reporting information (2016) –
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...ov16_FINAL.pdf
Free FGM training course (good practice) –
http://www.safeguardingchildrenea.co...line-training/
**Note: you should have the website link for your Local Authority safeguarding in your computer files and check the website regularly for updates. ALL LSCBs are changing name in Sept 2019 - you will need to update contact information in your Safeguarding Policy.
Online safety advice to share with parents –
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-...online-safety/
Child sexual exploitation (updated 02.2017) -
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...13.02.2017.pdf
Keeping children safe in education (upd 09.2019) -
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...n-education--2
**Note: the EYFS says we must 'have regard' to this document.
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Teaching, learning and development documentation
2 year progress check ‘know how guide’ –
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/fi...-How-Guide.pdf
Development Matters (2012) – useful for planning ideas and information about the learning characteristics –
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/fi...NT-AMENDED.pdf
**Note: Development Matters is due to be updated in 2020
Early Years Outcomes (2013) –
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/fi...s_Outcomes.pdf
What to expect, when? - guide to children’s progress for parents –
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk...le-version.pdf (upd 26.1.19)
This guidance is available to purchase from here –
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk...parents-guide/
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Childminder specific documentation
Childminder ratios clarification from DfE –
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/fi...Ratios_FAQ.pdf
FREE childminder paperwork from Childcare.co.uk –
https://www.childcare.co.uk/free-childminder-paperwork
FREE webinars from Childcare.co.uk –
https://www.childcare.co.uk/webinars
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Other useful links
Guidance on the use of plug socket covers (2016) –
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/20...on-in-england/
Dangers of using food for play (2016) –
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/20...nvolving-food/
Tooth brushing guidance (2016) –
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/20...ing-resources/
Guidance on infection control (upd 03.2019) –
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...are-facilities
DfE medication clarification (2016) –
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/20...ears-settings/
Safer Food Better Business for childminders –
https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/defaul...nders-pack.pdf
Ofsted parents poster (latest version 2014) –
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...ents-childcare
SEND Code of Practice (05.15)
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...actice-0-to-25
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Tax – money – expenses
Tax free childcare (2017) –
https://childcare-support.tax.service.gov.uk/
Tax free childcare – guidance for providers (2016) –
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t...rs-should-know
HMRC childminder expenses (2016) –
https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-man...anual/bim52751
ICO registration clarification from Ofsted (2016) –
http://www.childmindinghelp.co.uk/fo...12-5-16-a.html
Register here – https://ico.org.uk/registration/new
30 hours funding – my latest guidance (2016) –
https://www.childcare.co.uk/download...rs-funding.pdf
If you need something and it is not listed here, please ask! Thank you.
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Thanks Sarah, it's nice to have them all in one place lol
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Thanks for keeping us updated.
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