Donna Nevill Childminding Services ~ Ofsted Registration No: EY561944
My Terms and Conditions of Childcare
The EYFS is a legal document containing the requirements that Early Years Providers must adhere to.
The EYFS is a legal document containing the requirements that Early Years Providers must adhere to.
Settling in Policy (updated June 2023)
I’m aware that many young children and minders are currently struggling with attachment issues to the point that families are being turned away from nurseries or advised to seek care with assistants. Sadly when a child struggles to settle this can be tough on everyone and affect the care of other children in the setting. After the 1st few sessions, I may advise settling in sessions, but these may not be the actual hours that you need because the aim will be to reduce your child’s distress by giving the opportunity to become more familiar with me, quicker, learn how I will soon be meeting their needs and trust that when you leave them that you will still return. For some little ones, the days in between are too long and by the time they return they have forgotten the minder and it all starts again and I’ve seen some be distressed for many months, although I have not personally had this.
I will waive the minimum hours and offer as little as 1 to 2 hours charged at the normal fee.
I also suggest that if there is a settling in problem, we work together to think about your routine at home, do you pick up your little one every time they cry, do you rock them to sleep and so on.
Working in partnership will ensure your child is as settled as possible and so I urge you to communicate honestly from the beginning.
Some parents ask if they can call during the day to find out how their child is. As I may be caring for a number of children I prefer if we can agree to text or WhatsApp.
Child Record Forms
In summary these include written information on emergency contact numbers, dietary requirements, special health requirements, info about who has legal contact of the child and who has parental responsibility, parental permission to seek emergency medical advice, starting date and number of sessions per week, illness and vaccinations, consent for photography for monitoring, advertising and evaluating, consent to take part in off site activities. This is a legal requirement that these are completed prior to any child is left in my care.
Opening Times, Fees, Funding & other charges (please hover over the links to see more)
The hours of work are negotiable however the rates include everything needed; snacks, meals, activities; so you will never be asked for any additional money. Please provide your own nappies and creams and anything that you specifically want your child to eat or drink. I rarely supply juice as the children are offered water and milk. In brief:
I’m aware that many young children and minders are currently struggling with attachment issues to the point that families are being turned away from nurseries or advised to seek care with assistants. Sadly when a child struggles to settle this can be tough on everyone and affect the care of other children in the setting. After the 1st few sessions, I may advise settling in sessions, but these may not be the actual hours that you need because the aim will be to reduce your child’s distress by giving the opportunity to become more familiar with me, quicker, learn how I will soon be meeting their needs and trust that when you leave them that you will still return. For some little ones, the days in between are too long and by the time they return they have forgotten the minder and it all starts again and I’ve seen some be distressed for many months, although I have not personally had this.
I will waive the minimum hours and offer as little as 1 to 2 hours charged at the normal fee.
I also suggest that if there is a settling in problem, we work together to think about your routine at home, do you pick up your little one every time they cry, do you rock them to sleep and so on.
Working in partnership will ensure your child is as settled as possible and so I urge you to communicate honestly from the beginning.
Some parents ask if they can call during the day to find out how their child is. As I may be caring for a number of children I prefer if we can agree to text or WhatsApp.
Child Record Forms
In summary these include written information on emergency contact numbers, dietary requirements, special health requirements, info about who has legal contact of the child and who has parental responsibility, parental permission to seek emergency medical advice, starting date and number of sessions per week, illness and vaccinations, consent for photography for monitoring, advertising and evaluating, consent to take part in off site activities. This is a legal requirement that these are completed prior to any child is left in my care.
Opening Times, Fees, Funding & other charges (please hover over the links to see more)
The hours of work are negotiable however the rates include everything needed; snacks, meals, activities; so you will never be asked for any additional money. Please provide your own nappies and creams and anything that you specifically want your child to eat or drink. I rarely supply juice as the children are offered water and milk. In brief:
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Childminding Rate/Fee per hour per child
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Normal hours 8 am - 6 pm - £6.50 per hour (min 5 hours)
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Adhoc hours < 8 am & > 6 pm - £7.50 per hour (min 4 hours)
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Unsociable hours are £10.00 per hour at my discretion
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Weekends/Bank Holidays £10.00 per hour.
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I charge a minimum of 2 hours before/after school.
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Regular lateness may be charged for to the nearest half hour, the odd 10 minutes here and there is waived but frequent lateness will be invoiced
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Note: examples of goodwill gestures at my discretion; 1) there may be times I offer to drop a child home to make it easier for you if I am planning a trip out anyway or 2) I may have 5 children and so may decide that it is not necessary to charge you a cancellation fee.
Cancellations/Holidays
In brief; if you cancel I still charge but if I cancel there is no charge as you will have to find alternative care (on such occasions I can offer alternative details of Childminders who we meet up with regularly).
The space is reserved for your child and once a contract is in place you have my full commitment to care for your child as agreed and the space (explained in the adult/child ratios) is reserved until further notice.
I go above and beyond on many occasions and often keep children longer for no additional charge when our initial contract is working well. I hope you will appreciate these gestures and agree a good working relationship is paramount and is made up of give and take. A lot of time, effort and planning goes into a Childminders day, I have an 8 year old who may have to put things away to make the following day age appropriate and safe, so when cancelled at last minute fees are still payable.
Cancellations/Holidays
In brief; if you cancel I still charge but if I cancel there is no charge as you will have to find alternative care (on such occasions I can offer alternative details of Childminders who we meet up with regularly).
The space is reserved for your child and once a contract is in place you have my full commitment to care for your child as agreed and the space (explained in the adult/child ratios) is reserved until further notice.
I go above and beyond on many occasions and often keep children longer for no additional charge when our initial contract is working well. I hope you will appreciate these gestures and agree a good working relationship is paramount and is made up of give and take. A lot of time, effort and planning goes into a Childminders day, I have an 8 year old who may have to put things away to make the following day age appropriate and safe, so when cancelled at last minute fees are still payable.
Group 0
0kg to 10kg
0kg to 10kg
Group 0+
0kg to 13kg
0kg to 13kg
Group 1
9kg to 18kg
9kg to 18kg
Group 2
15kg to 25kg
15kg to 25kg
Group 3
22kg to 36kg
Booster
I have 1 isofix
rear facing seat
1 isofix
2 normal
1 seat up to 36kg
2 booster
I understand how difficult it may be to leave your child, so, it’s important to me that you are happy with the care that I provide and that I give as much information as possible.
Registered childminder’s can now care for 6 children under the age of 8 years old, children over 8’s do not come into this ratio. I must show how I risk assess and how I will therefore safely manage and not inhibit the care of any other children if I was to have 6 under 5 years!
I think it is important to explain this for families to understand why various terms apply such as paying for cancellations or not being able to accommodate extra hours. This ensures we have the correct foundations of the business relationship in place right from the start. It’s therefore important for both parties to take into account the hours needed, considering travel or if your circumstances may be changing to avoid any disappointment or confusion.
Before any childcare can take place, there is a legal requirement to complete various Childcare Agreements, Contract and Consents.
Registered childminder’s can now care for 6 children under the age of 8 years old, children over 8’s do not come into this ratio. I must show how I risk assess and how I will therefore safely manage and not inhibit the care of any other children if I was to have 6 under 5 years!
I think it is important to explain this for families to understand why various terms apply such as paying for cancellations or not being able to accommodate extra hours. This ensures we have the correct foundations of the business relationship in place right from the start. It’s therefore important for both parties to take into account the hours needed, considering travel or if your circumstances may be changing to avoid any disappointment or confusion.
Before any childcare can take place, there is a legal requirement to complete various Childcare Agreements, Contract and Consents.
Admissions Policy- updated 2022