Name:
Fiona Hogg
Address:
26 Inishowen Park, Mill Road, Portstewart, BT55 7BQ
Background Information:
I am a registered childminder with NICMA/Early Years to mind a maximum of 6 children (2 of which are my own) at any one time.
I am married and have 2 children age 14yr and 12yr and am a member of NICMA – the child minding association which is the professional membership body for registered childminders.
Aims and Objectives:
My aim is to provide a happy, safe/secure, caring and stimulating environment for children of all ages. By working with each parent to ensure I meet their childs needs.
Ethos:
Every child is valued and their well being is very important to me
Admissions Policy:
If you wish for me to care for your child I encourage you to visit with your child for short period(s) of time then to leave your child for a few hours to help him/her settle in. I have a 4 week settling in period which we can agree at the start of the childminding arrangement, during which the notice period will not be required if either party wished to end the arrangement.
I welcome all families into my setting and will not discriminate against children or parents for reasons such as race, religion, sex or ability.
Hours of Opening:
I am open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm. On special request I may be able to provide care outside of these hours. Additional charges are incurred for these services and bank holidays are charged at time and half.
Contact Information:
My landline is (028) 7031 1513
My mobile is 077 349 15437
My email is [email protected]
Childminding Policies:
All of my policies relating to my childminding setting will be shared and discussed with you and I will ask you to confirm your agreement of the details.
Emergency Arrangements
In the event of an emergency, I will leave your child with my emergency carer Catherine Martin (my mother), should you wish to meet her this can be arranged.
Currently I collect children from Portstewart Primary School, St Colums and Millstrand.
Registration and Insurance Information:
I am registered with Early Years Team. I have an annual inspection from the Early years team – a copy of my most recent inspection report is available on request. I am a member of NICMA – the Childminding Association and hold relevant public and legal liability insurance. A copy of my certificate is available on request.
The role of parents including any expectation that they appreciate
As a registered childminder I respect that parents are first and foremost the main carers and educators of their children. I will work in partnership with parents on all aspects of the child's well being. Parents are encouraged to share any relevant experience that they may have with the minded children, for example a parent who is a fire fighter may be asked to visit the setting in uniform and talk to the children or a parent from a different cultural background may be asked to visit the setting and share their culture, food and dress with children.
Policies of Safeguarding and behaviour management:
I have a Child protection policy and a Managing children's behaviour policy which is shared and agreed with all parents during the negotiation stage of the childminding arrangement. Any amendments to this are shared as and when they happen. Copies of all policies and procedures for my setting are available on request and parents are encouraged to take this home to read and agree before the childminding arrangement begins.
Any policy on excluding children from the setting:
Depending on the severity of the illness, I may need to exclude your child to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all children. Please refer to my infection prevention and control policy.
The complaints policy:
A full copy of my complaints policy is also available on request. Each family can be given a copy of my complaints policy for their own records and information.
Information about activities provided for children:
I provide a range of activities both indoor and outdoor to suit a wide age range. Activities are provided to suit the age and stage of each childs development. Activities include creative play (dressing up, arts and crafts etc) jigsaws, lego etc playdough, water play, cooking. Outdoor play includes sand tray, skipping ropes, bikes, scooters, swing ball, slide, swing, sea saw and football.
The inspection role of the HSC Trust Early Years Teams:
Under the children (NI) order 1995 I am registered by the local Health&Social care trust Early Years Team. Their role is to ensure that I am a fit person to provide childcare within a safe home environment. I have had police checks carried out and a fit person declaration completed by my GP. My home has also been inspected to ensure it meets all health and safety requirements. All persons over the age of 10 who reside with me have also been police checked. Once a year I have an inspection from the HSC Trust Early Years Team. My last inspection took place on 28th April 2018
The range of resources available:
I provide a wide range of resources which are regularly checked and cleaned. I have car seats which meet the current recommendations and my car is insured for childminding.
Recording practice and assess to these records by the HSC trust:
I keep all the following records and these can be viewed on your request
* Contracts
* Childs personal record form
* Cash book and attendance register
* Accident/incident report forms which includes administration of medication records
* Risk assessment
* Fire risk assessment – including fire drill log
All of these documents completed in relation to your child require signature. These records are shared with the registering Health and Social care Early Years social worker during inspection visits. Apart from this they remain confidential.
Fiona Hogg
Address:
26 Inishowen Park, Mill Road, Portstewart, BT55 7BQ
Background Information:
I am a registered childminder with NICMA/Early Years to mind a maximum of 6 children (2 of which are my own) at any one time.
I am married and have 2 children age 14yr and 12yr and am a member of NICMA – the child minding association which is the professional membership body for registered childminders.
Aims and Objectives:
My aim is to provide a happy, safe/secure, caring and stimulating environment for children of all ages. By working with each parent to ensure I meet their childs needs.
Ethos:
Every child is valued and their well being is very important to me
Admissions Policy:
If you wish for me to care for your child I encourage you to visit with your child for short period(s) of time then to leave your child for a few hours to help him/her settle in. I have a 4 week settling in period which we can agree at the start of the childminding arrangement, during which the notice period will not be required if either party wished to end the arrangement.
I welcome all families into my setting and will not discriminate against children or parents for reasons such as race, religion, sex or ability.
Hours of Opening:
I am open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm. On special request I may be able to provide care outside of these hours. Additional charges are incurred for these services and bank holidays are charged at time and half.
Contact Information:
My landline is (028) 7031 1513
My mobile is 077 349 15437
My email is [email protected]
Childminding Policies:
All of my policies relating to my childminding setting will be shared and discussed with you and I will ask you to confirm your agreement of the details.
Emergency Arrangements
In the event of an emergency, I will leave your child with my emergency carer Catherine Martin (my mother), should you wish to meet her this can be arranged.
Currently I collect children from Portstewart Primary School, St Colums and Millstrand.
Registration and Insurance Information:
I am registered with Early Years Team. I have an annual inspection from the Early years team – a copy of my most recent inspection report is available on request. I am a member of NICMA – the Childminding Association and hold relevant public and legal liability insurance. A copy of my certificate is available on request.
The role of parents including any expectation that they appreciate
As a registered childminder I respect that parents are first and foremost the main carers and educators of their children. I will work in partnership with parents on all aspects of the child's well being. Parents are encouraged to share any relevant experience that they may have with the minded children, for example a parent who is a fire fighter may be asked to visit the setting in uniform and talk to the children or a parent from a different cultural background may be asked to visit the setting and share their culture, food and dress with children.
Policies of Safeguarding and behaviour management:
I have a Child protection policy and a Managing children's behaviour policy which is shared and agreed with all parents during the negotiation stage of the childminding arrangement. Any amendments to this are shared as and when they happen. Copies of all policies and procedures for my setting are available on request and parents are encouraged to take this home to read and agree before the childminding arrangement begins.
Any policy on excluding children from the setting:
Depending on the severity of the illness, I may need to exclude your child to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all children. Please refer to my infection prevention and control policy.
The complaints policy:
A full copy of my complaints policy is also available on request. Each family can be given a copy of my complaints policy for their own records and information.
Information about activities provided for children:
I provide a range of activities both indoor and outdoor to suit a wide age range. Activities are provided to suit the age and stage of each childs development. Activities include creative play (dressing up, arts and crafts etc) jigsaws, lego etc playdough, water play, cooking. Outdoor play includes sand tray, skipping ropes, bikes, scooters, swing ball, slide, swing, sea saw and football.
The inspection role of the HSC Trust Early Years Teams:
Under the children (NI) order 1995 I am registered by the local Health&Social care trust Early Years Team. Their role is to ensure that I am a fit person to provide childcare within a safe home environment. I have had police checks carried out and a fit person declaration completed by my GP. My home has also been inspected to ensure it meets all health and safety requirements. All persons over the age of 10 who reside with me have also been police checked. Once a year I have an inspection from the HSC Trust Early Years Team. My last inspection took place on 28th April 2018
The range of resources available:
I provide a wide range of resources which are regularly checked and cleaned. I have car seats which meet the current recommendations and my car is insured for childminding.
Recording practice and assess to these records by the HSC trust:
I keep all the following records and these can be viewed on your request
* Contracts
* Childs personal record form
* Cash book and attendance register
* Accident/incident report forms which includes administration of medication records
* Risk assessment
* Fire risk assessment – including fire drill log
All of these documents completed in relation to your child require signature. These records are shared with the registering Health and Social care Early Years social worker during inspection visits. Apart from this they remain confidential.
