Legislation

Legislation

I feel all the legislations in place are important for a home-based childminder but the four I will highlight on are:  
Children Act 2004, Childcare Act 2006, Equality Act 2010 & Data Protection Act 1998

Children Act 2004:
This Act arose from "Every Child Matters" and it identifies five outcomes for all children
 be healthy
 stay safe
 enjoy and achieve
 make a positive contribution
 achieve economic well-being
The government has asked all parties working with children to use a common format to assess the needs of individual children who are at risk or vulnerable in some way. This is particularly important in terms of avoiding the outcome in the case of Victoria Climbié, who tragically died partly because the information sharing between agencies was not effective.
To achieve the five aims above I will identify and address a child's needs at an early stage, so I can put the above into practice. I will also support the child in all their achievements and help where need be and as the child grows they needs may change and so may there development.
I will record all the knowledge about the child and if any concerns arise will advise parents and this record can be seen any time by the child parents.

Childcare Act 2006:
This was the year the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) was introduced into England.
The Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework which sets the standards for the learning, development and care I provide for the children   I will look after. To ensure I meet the standard set out in the framework I will plan care and education around each children’s individual needs and interests. My own observation and parents input will play an important role in this, and I would ask parents to keep me up to date and inform me of children's changing interests so I can incorporate these interests into everyday activities.


The Early Years Foundation Stage is a play-based and child-led for children from birth to five and...