A partnership...

As a childminder, I aim to work in partnership with parents to meet the needs of the children. I believe a strong partnership between parents and myself as a childminder is the foundation for ensuring a child is happy and developing well.

Wherever possible I try to meet parents’ requests for the care of their children according to their values and practices, preferences and attitudes.

I will notify all parents in advance when I am to be inspected by Ofsted so that parents can contribute their views to the inspector if they want to. I will supply parents with a copy of the Ofsted report within five working days of receiving the report.

I share information with parents by completing the following and giving these to parents on a daily/regular basis:

• daily dairies,

• photos,

• learning journals,

• planning,

• next steps,

• trackers,

• assessments,

• invoices,

• newsletters,

• menus

• calendars.

I expect parents to inform me of any changes in the child’s home circumstances, care arrangements or any other changes which may affect the child’s behavior, such as a new baby, parents’ separation, divorce, new partner or any bereavement. All information shared will be kept confidential unless there appears to be a child protection issue.

I offer regular review meetings with parents to discuss their child’s care and any issues or concerns, preferably when the child is not present.

I work together with parents to make sure that the care of their child is consistent.

A consistent approach benefits the child’s welfare and helps ensure the child is not confused.