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Little
Sunshines
Portfolio
Little Sunshines is run by Anna and Kelly both registered by Ofsted.
The setting is run from Anna’s home located in the Hallam Fields area of Ilkeston. Anna is a
mum of 6 and also has a level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care Learning and Development. She is
currently studying for her Early Years Professional Status at Derby University. Having started
the business in the summer of 2008 Little Sunshines was graded as Good by Ofsted in Octo-
ber of the same year.
Kelly joined Anna in June of 2010 as the business grew. In addition to having gained a Level
2 NVQ childcare qualification, Kelly spent four years working at Children. First Day Nursery in
Long Eaton and so came with a wealth of relevant experience. She’s currently undertaking
her Level 3 Children’s Workforce NVQ.
Finally in January 2011 Rachel began working for Little Sunshines as an assistant to ensure
that we continued to deliver the highest levels of care as we grew. Rachel is a mum of 2 and
has previously worked as a deputy manager at Paper Moons Nursery. She is Level 3 qualified.
All three members of staff are trained in paediatric first aid.
All About Little Sunshines
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As a setting we strive to provide high quality resources
and experiences that benefit all the children in our care.
We essentially believe that childhood is precious and as
such we aim to ensure that time spent with us is positive
and enjoyable and contributes to the overall development
of the children. We believe that all aspects of develop-
ment are equally important but our main priority is to en-
sure that the children enjoy coming to us. To achieve
these aims we provide a vast range of activities, a small
taste of which are listed on the next page. Please forgive
us if this portfolio seems a bit formal but we feel it’s im-
portant that everyone knows where they stand from the
beginning.
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Below are listed a sample of some of the activities we have enjoyed over
the last few months to give you an idea of how we spend our time. Of
course some of the activities are more suited to certain age groups than
others but we always ensure that something is on offer for all ages and
activities are altered accordingly. We do however, try and encourage all
the children to interact and play together at times as we feel this pro-
motes positive relationships within the group.
Creative
Giant wall collages based on our weekly themes
Marble run paintings
Cotton wool sheep
Paper mache balloon heads
Paper plate animal masks
Wood and wool threading dream catchers
Pebble painting to create an outside sensory mural
Life size portraits
Musical instruments (both children’s toys and real instruments)
Gloop, play dough, slime etc
Dressing up clothes and toys
Communication and Literacy
Visits to the library
Constant access to a book basket (the contents of which are
changed regularly)
Access to white boards, chalk boards and pens, crayons and paper
Outside chalking on the fences and patio
Access to specific programmes on the computer (ie Textease for
older children and the Vtech motion for younger children)
Writing and posting a letter
Magnetic letters
Songs and rhymes
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
Jigsaws
Hamma beads
Baking
Science experiments (ie foaming dragon, paper aeroplane competition)
Bingo, card games etc
Discovery trays full of things like rice, pasta etc to fill, empty, pour etc
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WHAT WE GET UP TO
Physical
Olympic day where we took our Olympic equipment (javelin, dis-
cuss, shot put) down to the park for a mini competition
Access to scooters, trikes, bikes, roller skates, skate boards, didi
cars, bucket stilts, hoops, skipping ropes etc
Sand and soil “sinks”
Water play
Swimming
Creation of obstacle course
Tree climbing
Tap and nail boards
Lace threading cards
Healthy eating and living projects such as smoothie making & slip,
slap, slop worksheets
Visits to local parks
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Creation of a tadpole habitat
Vege patch planting and upkeep
Small world toys such as cars, little people or the farmyard
Access to various ICT resources such as walkie talkies, mega-
phone, torches, camera as well as a
couple of computer consoles
Construction toys such as meccano, lego, scalectrix and train sets
Participation and encouragement in recycling and composting
Making clay divas for divali
Personal, Social and Emotional
Portrait drawings of each other as part of our activities based
around anti-bullying week
Encouragement to play together and “look out” for each other
Children’s involvement in choosing activities, outings and topics
Outings we have been on!
Nottingham Castle and Brewers Yard Museum
Beach at Nottingham Slab Square
Dovedale
Matlock Bath and Matlock Park
WestMidlands Safari Park
Erewash Museum
Birmingham Sealife Centre
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Canal
Markeaton Park
Wollaton Hall and Park
Swimming
Twinlakes
Crazy Crocs
And many more!!!!
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In recognition of the special levels of care needed by babies we have
prepared a special care sheet identifying all the different areas of care
and the way in which we will deliver them.
Sleep
We will attempt to follow any sleep routines established by parents
wherever possible. However,
we will remind parents that we have other commitments, for exam-
ple school runs, that may mean there has to be an element of flexi-
bility
We will always provide a suitable sleeping area, be it a pram or crib,
for your baby to sleep in
Babies will have their own bedding
We will check your baby at regular intervals and use a baby monitor
Even if not wanting to sleep we will do our best to ensure that your
baby gets quiet or calm time if required
If your baby uses dummies please could you send us a couple of
spares because its inevitable some end up on the floor
If your baby has a comforter to get to sleep please remember it!
Feeding
We will store bottles appropriately be it breast or formula milk
We will endeavour to always hold your baby whilst feeding them
We will endeavour to work alongside parents with regards to any
feeding routines they may have
established
We would request that parents ensure they supply us with adequate
milk
We will note when and how much your baby drank
Weaning
We will take direction from the parents as to how and when they
want to wean
We will supply appropriate cutlery and seating equipment
We will feed your baby the food chosen by you, be it food cooked at
home, jars or food we have supplied
We will note any particular likes and dislikes expressed by your
baby
We will note when and how much your baby ate
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BABY CARE
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Nappies
We will ensure we change nappies as and when required, and we will
note when they where changed
We are prepared to use any type of nappy, including eco friendly ones
We would ask parents to ensure an adequate supply is sent with the
child
If creams are needed parents need to provide them
Playtime
We will ensure we supply plenty of appropriate toys both in and out of
the house
We will spend time with your baby interacting and playing with the
toys
We will try to ensure your baby regularly hears music and that we
sing songs and nursery rhymes
We will read appropriate books with your baby
When doing activities with older children we will make sure your baby
can see us and feels involved and where possible adapt the activity so
that they can join in, for example finger painting
We will expose your baby to different sorts of play environments, for
example water play, play on the grass or noisy play
We will make sure your baby has lots of varied physical contact
throughout the day. For example cuddles and tickling
Most importantly we will spend time with your baby communicating
and interacting with them as much as possible
Out and about
We will take your baby out of the house every time he/she visits so
please ensure they have suitable
clothing – especially hats!
We will make sure they are comfortable in their pushchair, warm or
cool enough and that I have
appropriate weather protection ie sun parasols or rain cover
We will ensure your baby is safely secured into a suitable car seat and
that the way we travel complies with all legislation ie no rear facing
seats in front seats with airbags
Generally
Because babies develop so quickly we would like more frequent re-
views with parents. We would suggest a short chat every 6-8 weeks
just to make sure we are keeping up and so that we can establish how
you would like us to deal with the next stage of his development, for
example how you would like to tackle weaning. We would also like to
create a little informal book that records your baby’s experiences and
achievements primarily with photographs.
Also because babies have so many care needs we will provide some
form of written daily feedback because we are unlikely to remember
every detail without it!
Reviewed: March 12
Challenging behaviour is a normal and healthy part of child development
and as such we fully expect that at some point all children in our care
will be troublesome! However, by having a comprehensive behaviour
management policy we aim to reassure and inform parents about the
ways in which we deal with behaviour issues. We believe that children
generally respond much better to positivity than negativity and we hope
that is reflected in our policy
Things we Will Do
Praise good behaviour and achievements
Use positive language wherever possible. For example as an alterna-
tive to “don’t run” we will ask the child to “walk please”
Offer consistency in our approach to behaviour management
Do our best to work alongside parents and any values, beliefs or
preferences they have with regards to behaviour management
Ensure the child knows we disapprove of their behaviour not them!
This is important to ensure they retain a good self esteem
Distract or divert attention
Use humour wherever possible. A laughing child is far less likely to
continue with their bad behaviour!
Sticker charts or other forms of encouragement and reward
If appropriate we will endeavour to get the child to understand the
affects that their bad behaviour may be having on others around
them
If appropriate we will explain that actions and choices have conse-
quences for which that child is responsible
In extreme cases we may withdraw a toy or treat, or use time out
Keep up to date with any legislation by accessing information offered
by Ofsted and NCMA
Attend any relevant training courses offered if at all possible
Offer regular reviews with parents and give them a copy of my policy
If we feel we need advice to deal with persistent or particularly bad
behaviour we would seek confidential advice from an expert in the
field, for example NCMA or my local early years team. However, we
will always obtain parental permission prior to seeking advice
Unfortunately we reserve the right to terminate the contract of care
of a child who is persistently or extremely naughty if it is affecting
the quality of care we are able to offer to other children in my setting
We would request parents keep me informed of any changes or inci-
dents at home that may affect a child’s behaviour. For example a
new baby or a separation.
Things we Won’t Do
We will never use physical punishment, cause pain or discomfort nor
will we do anything that would be hurtful or humiliating to your child
We won’t physically intervene or restrain your child unless it is to
stop an accident or injury. If we ever do have to act in this way we
will inform parents, record the incident in my incident book and ask
the parents to sign the book
Reviewed: March 12
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BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
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The child protection guidelines under which we operate cover all forms
of abuse including physical, sexual or emotional abuse and neglect.
Child protection can be a very sensitive issue but in all
situations we will put the child first. In addition to our moral responsi-
bility this is also our legal responsibility. Therefore if we have any seri-
ous concerns about a child we will follow strict, non-negotiable proce-
dures as set out by the booklet “What to do if you’re worried a child is
being abused”. An attached flow chart from the said booklet illustrates
the safeguarding reporting process.
Safeguarding Children Procedures
Contact Social Services detailing our concerns and follow it up with
a letter within 48 hours
The details recorded will include:
Childs name and address
Date and time of record
Factual details of concern ie bruising, comment made, when,
where….
Any previous concerns
Parental explanations
Any action taken
This course of action will also be taken if a child tells me about an-
other child who they suspect is being abused
Although bumps and bruises are an inevitable part of childhood,
parents must inform me of, and explain any injuries sustained by
their child whilst out of our care as we have a legal responsibility to
record it.
Please understand this procedure is designed to protect parents, our-
selves and above all, children
If we have general concerns about a child protection issue we re-
serve the right to contact a relevant body or authority for confiden-
tial advice without seeking parental permission
We will wherever possible undertake any child protection training
offered in order to ensure we remain up to date with child protec-
tion legislation and procedures
If either of us are accused of abuse we will inform Ofsted and NCMA
immediately
We have copy of the afore mentioned booklet containing the guide-
lines if parents would like to see it
Reviewed: March 12
CHILD PROTECTION
A healthy, open relationship between childminder and parents is in the
best interest of children. However, if the relationship between child-
minder and parents is less than ideal then there should be avenues
through which grievances can be aired. We therefore have the following
complaints procedure:
In the first instance feel free to bring any issues to our attention ei-
ther verbally or via a quick note in your child’s daily diary
If you would prefer a more formal route then I would suggest writing
or emailing. Our email address is [email protected]. The
address to write to is 25 Kingston Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7
4BD
For serious complaints then you have the option of phoning Ofsted.
The number is 0300 123 1231.
Alternatively for impartial advice NCMA’s advice line is 0800 169 4486
We have a mandatory duty to investigate all complaints
We will inform you of the outcome of your complaint via the same
media that you used as soon as possible
All complaints will be dealt will sensitively and confidentially and will
never adversely affect the quality of care given to your child
For formal complaints details that will be recorded will include:
Name of complainant
Date and time of complaint
Outcome of complaint ie an investigation
Action taken
Reviewed: March 12
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COMPLAINTS
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We will ensure all information held about families is kept secure
and treated in confidence
The only people who will access information about you or your
family without your prior written permission is:
An Ofsted inspector during an Ofsted inspection
A child protection inquiry team
Information we must legally keep includes:
Child’s name and address
GP’s name and address
Parent and other emergency contact details
Signed consent forms and details about who has parental responsi-
bility for your child
All accidents and incidents have to be recorded and we have to in-
form our public liability insurers in order to get a claim number.
Such information will be kept for 21 years and 3 months.
Parents are invited to look at any or all of the information held
about their child at any time
As we are not intending to use a computer to store anything other
than information needed to produce accounts and photographs we
are not required to register as a data controller at this point
We would also request that parents treat information they may
learn or obtain about us or our families in confidence too
Reviewed: March 12
CONFIDENTIALITY
We would ask the parents to comply with the following:
Please tell us who is going to collect the child each day
Please supply us with a description (or even better a photo) of any-
one who we have not met who is collecting your child
If someone other than the named person has to collect your child
unexpectedly please make sure you let us know as soon as possible.
In order to keep your child safe we won’t allow them to leave with
anyone unspecified until you have contacted us If you would like to
implement a password policy for your child let us know.
If you are going to be late either dropping off or picking up please let
us know
If you are going to be late collecting your child we will do our best to
continue caring for them and of course provide them with any extra
meals etc if necessary. If however we are unable to continue our
care we will contact the people listed on their emergency contact list
and request they collect your child. If we are unable to contact any-
one on the list, in extreme circumstances we would contact the So-
cial Services duty desk. We reserve the right to charge an additional
fee if parents are unreasonably or persistently late
Could parents please make sure they bolt the gate behind them
Parents or any other visitors are not permitted to smoke at any time
on my premises
The use of mobile phones that have an integrated camera are not
permitted whilst on my premises
Reviewed: March 12
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DROPPING OFF & PICKING UP
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Our decision to care for a child will be based entirely upon our ability
to provide that child with the highest levels of care to which all chil-
dren are entitled.
We will ensure we are up to date with all relevant legislation by ac-
cessing information made available to us through Ofsted and NCMA
We will wherever possible attend any equal opportunities training
sessions offered
We will challenge discrimination or prejudice demonstrated by par-
ents or children in the setting
We will promote and celebrate diversity through activities and re-
sources
We will wherever possible avoid and challenge examples of stereo-
typing
We will promote respect and understanding of differences
We will promote equality whilst recognising that everyone is an in-
dividual and has different needs
We aim to make every child and family feel welcome in our setting
Reviewed: March 12
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Child safety is always an absolute priority but obviously during genuine
emergencies alternative or unusual arrangements of care may have to
be implemented.
If a child is injured or becomes seriously ill
We will reassure the injured child and ensure any other children are
safe. For example we may secure a baby in a buggy or ask older chil-
dren to sit at the table until the emergency has been dealt with
We will assess if we can deal with the emergency alone. If not we will
call 999
We will attempt to contact the injured child’s parents and ask that
they meet us either at the scene or the hospital
If we are required to accompany the child to hospital we will attempt
to contact the parents or emergency contacts of the other children to
request they are collected, take them with us to hospital or drop
them off with another registered childminder if at all possible and if
prior written parental permission has been granted
At all times we will do our best to ensure all the children are safe and
reassured If we are injured or become seriously ill
We will contact the nearest responsible adult to ensure the immedi-
ate safety of the children
We will endeavour to have the children’s emergency contacts con-
tacted as soon as possible
If we are incapacitated we will contact another registered childminder
or responsible adult to continue care until the parents of the children
arrive
In our bag and in our cars we carry an ICE card, which are recog-
nised by the medical professions, outlining that some of the children
in our care may be minded and giving first names with a contact
number
We will wherever possible take a mobile phone with us
If a parent is injured or becomes seriously ill
If at all possible we would ask we are contacted as soon as possible
We will either continue providing care for the child or contact the
child’s emergency contact depending on the wishes of the parent
If the parent is unable to express a preference we will contact the
child’s emergency contact First Aid
We will ensure our first aid training is up to date
We will ensure our first aid box is complete, accessible and complies
with all relevant legislation
We will ensure that older children know where the first aid box is
stored
Reviewed: March 12
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EMERGENCIES
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As a general rule we do not offer to help children in our setting with
their homework. The reasons for this are: .
Homework is an important link between home and school that is bro-
ken if a third party ie a childminder, gets involved
After school is a very busy time and so we would struggle to offer a
child the one to one attention they would require if trying to complete
a homework assignment or read a school book
Its often a noisy time full of hustle and bustle which would make con-
centrating difficult
However, if a child specifically requests to do their homework we will
do our best to give them as much as help as we feasibly can and at-
tempt to find them a suitable place to sit and work.
Additionally if on occasion a parent specifically asks for our help with
regards to homework (ie if by prior arrangement their child is staying
later than normal because the parent is working late) we will endeav-
our to meet their needs where possible
Reviewed: March 12
HOMEWORK
In order to keep everyone safe we have some simple house rules, which
are:
Treat others how we would like to be treated ourselves – for example
remember our manners and be kind
Share the toys and help tidy them away when we have finished
Sit at the table to eat and drink
Take our shoes off at the door so we can keep the house clean
Treat the furniture with respect
Reviewed: March 12
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HOUSE RULES
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Children will be expected to wash their hands after going to the
toilet, playing outside, doing crafts, touching animals and before
eating
All children will have their own towels/flannels
All children will have their own bedding for naps
We are quite happy to brush teeth providing children have been
supplied with their own toothbrush
We will encourage children to blow runny noses and then throw
away the tissue
We will disinfect changing mats, potties and training toilet seats
after every use.
We will disinfect the dining table and highchair after each mealtime
We will ensure food is stored and prepared correctly
We would ask parents to supply adequate resources, for example
nappies and wipes in order for us to best ensure good hygiene
We will require a spare set of clothes for all children
Reviewed: March 12
HYGIENE
We will administer prescribed medicines provided a medicines permis-
sion form and the medicines book has been signed.
We will administer some none prescribed medicines providing a medi-
cines permission form and the medicines book has been signed prior
to administering. Despite having a permission form, if a child was to
unexpectedly require non prescribed medication we will still endeav-
our to contact a parent before administering it. Once contacted we
would ask that the parent either emails or texts us their permission
so that we have written proof of their consent. If we are unable to
contact a parent we will contact NHS direct to confirm the child needs
the medicines
All medicines must be in their original container and have all the rele-
vant labels intact
Parents must inform us of any medicines given to the child within the
24 before they were placed into our care in order to ensure they
never exceed the recommended doses
After administering any medicines, the exact details will be recorded
in the medicines book which the parents will be asked to sign
We will apply non allergenic plasters if necessary providing we have
prior written permission
We will apply an agreed sun cream lotion if necessary providing we
have prior written permission
We will administer any specialist medication, for example epipens or
insulin providing we have received appropriate training and the ap-
propriate written consents are in place
If children need to keep medications with them, for example inhalers,
we must be made aware of this
Reviewed: March 12
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MEDICINES
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Parents must inform us if their child is diagnosed with a notifiable
disease as we are duty bound to inform Ofsted (If you’d like a list
of notifiable diseases please let us know)
Children will not be allowed to attend until they have been clear of
any episodes of sickness and diarrhoea for at least 48 hours
If your child has any other infectious conditions please inform us
and we can discuss when it will appropriate for them to return.
With regards to exclusion periods we use the guidelines as set out
by NHS Direct and as such will insist that the exclusion periods
they advise are the ones implemented
Children will not be allowed to attend if they have a high tempera-
ture or are otherwise unwell
Parents will be requested to collect their child as soon as possible if
they become ill and/or develop a high temperature or become oth-
erwise unwell whilst in our care. In all case we expect children to
have been collected within 1 hour of being notified their child is un-
well
Parents are asked to keep children at home if illness of any kind is
making them fractious and unable to participate in the normal days
activities
Reviewed: March 12
ILLNESS
No one is allowed to smoke on our premises – inside or outside -
during our hours of work. We have signs up as an additional re-
minder of this fact
No one is allow to smoke in our cars at any time
Any smoking occurring on Anna’s property outside the hours of
work will take place outside in designated areas and all rubbish is
to be disposed of carefully and in the bin
Parents will be told of any children found smoking whilst in our
care
Whilst out we can not stop children seeing other people smoking
but we will do our best to remove them from outside smokers and
will not expose them to any smokers smoking inside where the
children are.
Reviewed: March 12
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SMOKING
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Working in partnership with parents is imperative if the
needs of children are to be met….. after all no one knows
children better than their parents. However, in addition to
benefiting children we believe that working in partnership
helps parents and carers too. We would hope that by hav-
ing honest and open relationships parents feel confident
and reassured about their choice of childminder, secure in
the knowledge their child is happy and doing well. Addi-
tionally we, as their childminder, are better placed to know
how to meet the needs of the children in our care maximis-
ing their potential and experiences whilst they are here.
In order to create a good partnership we propose the fol-
lowing:
We aim to make all children and their families feel wel-
come in our setting
We will give parents a copy of our policies to keep to
refer to
Contracts that outline precisely the terms of care for
both parties
Care in line with the parents wishes
Inform parents of upcoming inspections so that they
are able to contribute if they wish and give a copy of
any inspection reports
Daily feedback in a way that suits the parent, for exam-
ple a diary or a chat
Ensure all information regarding their family is stored
securely
Regular reviews to check everyone is happy and no im-
provements or adjustments need to be made either in
the care provided or to the contracts
Secure drop offs and pick ups
Investigation of all complaints
Most off all we think it’s important that there is good
communication between all parties concerned so we
would encourage parents to feel free to have a chat at
any time.
Reviewed: March 12
WORKING WITH PARENTS
Sausage and Bean Casserole
Homemade Cod Fishcakes
Chicken and Leek Pie
Peppers Stuffed with Spicy Rice and Vegetables topped with Cheesy
Breadcrumbs
Jacket Potato served with Homemade Ratatouille
Meatballs served with Pasta or Rice
Pork Stir Fry served with Noodles
Homemade soup.. Tomato or Leek and Potato always seem to go down
well
Cauliflower Cheese
Falafel and Tzatziki
Herby Roast Chicken
Smoked Haddock Kedgeree
Mini cakes with Blueberries or Lemon or Honey
Chicken, Sweetcorn and Mayo Wraps
Muffin Pizza Faces
Tuna and Feta Pasta Salad
Scrambled Egg and Pitta
Cheesy Corn Triangles
Cheesy Flapjacks
Eggy wedges
Cous-Cous Salad
Cheese and Poached Egg Melts
Sandwiches using a variety of Breads and Fillings
Things on toast!
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MAIN MEALS
LIGHT LUNCHES
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Fruit.. Within reason we have an open fruit bowl policy and we even
have our own apple tree
Nuts and raisins
Yoghurt
Cheese Straws
Crunchy Cranberry Breakfast Bars
Chocolate Rice Crispy Cakes
Homemade Popcorn
Oaty Shortbread
Homemade Fruity Ice Lollies
Mandarin Cheesecake
Chocolate Brownies
Jelly and Ice Cream
Filo Pastry Apple Tartlets
Gingerbread Men
Banana Squares
Peanut butter Crispy Cookies
Upside Down Lemon Cake
Rhubarb Crumble
Tinned fruit and Condensed milk
I feel that mealtimes are one of our strongest assets and I hope you
agree. The vast majority of our food is homemade and made from
good quality ingredients. We have our own veggie plot and chickens
who do a very good job at supplying us with lovely fresh eggs.
HEALTHY SNACKS
PUDDINGS
MEAL TIMES
Although children are never forced to eat their meals I try and encour-
age them to at least try new things. However I believe that mealtimes
should be fun and so never turn it into a battleground. If a child really
doesn’t want to eat a meal a simple alternative (such as toast) will al-
ways be offered.
Children often help prepare meals too and I have found that very few
don’t want to try it once they’ve help to prepare it.
Unless children are helping I try to do a lot of the preparation when the
children are not here so that it’s simply a case of popping it on to cook
later, leaving me more time play. I also try to cook in batches so there’s
always something in the freezer for those days that seem to fly by!.
Once children are old enough they are encouraged to set the table and
put the dirty plates in the sink when they have finished and whenever
possible we all sit together so table manners are developed well.
We are always open to new recipes too so if your child have a favourite
let us know and we’ll give it a go!
As the menu demonstrates we offer healthy and nutritious meals and
snacks that go a long way to meeting the 5 a day target.
Although we focus on healthy meals I think occasional treats have their
place within a balanced diet and so foods such chips and crisps are
served occasionally!
I have 10 years experience within the catering industry so I am confi-
dent in my ability to store, prepare and cook food properly and safely.
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EATING
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Once contracts are agreed we would ask that parents give us at
least 4 weeks notice of any changes or amendments they would
like to make
We would ask that parents (particularly those who receive reduced
fees during holiday weeks) give us at least 4 weeks notice of holi-
days wherever possible.
If at all possible we aim to give parents at least 4 weeks notice of
any holidays or days off we intend to take
4 weeks notice is required to cancel a contract. Fees must be paid
in this 4 week notice period even if your child does not attend
We will give 4 weeks notice if we intend to cancel a contract except
in extreme circumstances when we reserve the right to cancel a
contract and cease providing care with immediate effect
Although we undertake outings with all the children in our care oc-
casionally we go on days out that cost considerably more than
usual. On such occasions parents are offered the opportunity to
contribute if they would like their child to go on the outing. If par-
ents do not wish to contribute we simply undertake the outing on a
day their child does not attend
Parents of children who attend every week receive a 50% discount
on their fees for the first 2 weeks of holidays taken and a 25% on
the third and fourth weeks of holidays taken.
Any additional holidays must be paid for at the full rate.
Parents of children who only attend during term time or who only
attend during school holidays receive no reduced fees for holidays
We do not expect any payment when we take days off or holidays
If children are off due to sickness 100% of their fees must still be
paid
If we are off due to sickness a full refund will be credited to the
subsequent months invoice
Nursery fees must be paid by parents
Playgroup charges will be paid by Anna and Kelly
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Before and after school care -£3.50p/h
Half hours are the minimum unit to be calculated
Providing a minimum of 2 hours after school care is required a school
pick up is included in the hourly rate
£15 per half day (4 Hours) -£3.50 per hour for any hours additional to
the 4.5
£26 per 8 hour day -£3.30 per hour for any hours additional to the 8
£32 per 10 hour day -£3.20 per hour for any additional to the 10
£2.50 per school drop off or pick up
£4 p/h for occasional minding or minding outside of normal working
hours which are 7.30am to 5.30pm
£5p/h for weekends
If at all possible 1 months notice of all holidays must be given
Customers are charged at 50% of their normal rate for the first two
weeks of holidays and 75% of their normal rate for the third and fourth
weeks of holidays. Any additional holidays must be paid for at the full
rate.
Customers whose children only require childcare during term times do
not receive any reduced fee weeks for holidays
Customers whose children only require childcare during school holidays
do not receive any reduced fee weeks for holidays
Customers are not charged when I am on holiday
Bank holidays must be paid for in full if a customer’s contracted days
happen to fall on a bank holiday
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Inset days are classed as term time and so before and after school
sessions must be paid for in full as normal if they happen to fall on a
customer’s contracted day
Full payment must still be made if schools are shut due to events such
as snow or flooding, if they happen to fall on what would ordinarily be
a customer’s contracted day
Customers are charged at 100% of their normal rate when their child
is off due to sickness
Parents will be credited with a full refund on the subsequent months
invoice if we are unable to work due to sickness
Children who begin nursery or pre-school continue to pay their previ-
ous full fee as their place cannot be filled whilst they are at nursery.
However, no drop off or pick up fees are charged
Payment of 1 month in advance is required
Invoices are payable on the first of each month
An additional charge will be charged for meals
£1.30 per meal for over 5s
£1 per meal for 5s and under
A discount of 5% is given if 2 siblings attend providing their care is
year round (ie not just term time or holiday time). This discount only
applies when both children are in attendance
A discount of 10% is given if 3 siblings attend providing their care is
year round (ie not just term time or holiday time). This discount only
applies when all children are in attendance
All sessions are subject to a minimum daily fee of £6
I accept numerous childcare vouchers. However, payment terms as
set out above must continue to be adhered to