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   CYPOP 5
Understand how to set up a home based child care service
  


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yellow star    The following is based on the CYPOP 5 OCR unit content © OCR 2010 pdf

Outcome 1
expects you to ..  Understand how to set up a home based child care service

1.1 Outline the current legislation covering home based child care and the role of regulatory bodies
Helpful resources:
yellow star   identify your home nation

1.2 Develop policies and procedures for
  accidents, illness and emergencies
   behaviour
   safeguarding
   equal opportunities and explain how these will be implemented
Helpful resources:
yellow star   Bromley childmining website


1.3 Explain the importance of confidentiality and data protection
Helpful resources:
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1.4 Develop a marketing plan for own home based child care service
Helpful resources:
yellow star   Why do I need to market my business on childminding Northants.gov.uk
yellow star   Marketing ideas in BCMA

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yellow star   England and Wales - childminding services
yellow star   Scottishchildcare.gov.uk
yellow star   Norther Ireland - about chilminding services
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1.5 Demonstrate financial planning for own home based service

1.6 Identify sources of support and information for the setting up and running of your home based child care business
Helpful resources:
yellow star   understanding what a chilminding role involves on nationalcareerservice.gov.uk
yellow star   local authority eg. support for childminders in Dorset
yellow star   Inspection or regulatory body - eg. OFSTED in England
yellow star   PACEY  (formely NCMA)
yellow star   Local schools, preschools, other minders
yellow star   Daycare trust and the importance of minding services 
yellow star   HSE - RIDDOR, risk assessments



Outcome 2 expects you to ..   Understand how to establish a safe and healthy home based environment for children

2.1 Explain the key components of a healthy and safe home based environment

2.2 Explain the principles of safe supervision of children in the home based setting and off site

2.3 Identify ways of ensuring that equipment is suitable for children and meet safety requirements

2.4 Know where to obtain current guidance on health and safety risk assessment of the home based work setting

2.5 Explain how to store and administer medicines Key components may include:
   hygiene and waste disposal
   storage and preparation of food
   care of animals
   using equipment according to manufacturers guidance
   appropriate responses to illnesses, allergies, incidents and accidents

 Safety requirements are in accordance with the requirements of the registering body in the relevant UK Home Nation

Outcome 3 expects you to ..   Understand the importance of partnerships with parents for all aspects of the home based child care service

3.1 Explain the importance of partnership with parents for all aspects of the child care service

3.2 Describe how partnership with parents are set up and maintained

 
Outcome 4 expects you to ..  Understand the principles of development of routines for home based child care

4.1 Explain how routines are based on
   meeting a child’s needs
   agreements with parents
   participation of children

4.2 Explain how they would adapt routines to meet the needs of children at different ages and stages of development

Routines may include:
  arrivals and departures
   taking children to and from school, playgroup or pre-school
   meal and snack times
   sleep and rest
   play and activities
   off site visits
   outdoor activities
   homework and evening activities for school age children

4.3
Explain how they ensure that each child is welcomed and valued in the home based work setting

Outcome 5 expects you to ..   Understand how to provide play and other activities for children in home based settings that will support equality and inclusion

5.1
Explain the importance of play to children’s learning and development and the need for an inclusive approach

5.2 Plan a challenging and enjoyable learning environment in the home that includes using everyday domestic routines and household items

5.3 Explain what can be learned about children by observing them at play

5.4 Identify how and why it is important that children receive equal treatment and access based on their individual needs and acknowledging their rights

5.5 Compare how other resources available for children support their play

Inclusive approach may include:
  treating children as individuals who are respected, valued and accepted regardless of
                         social or ethnic background or abilities or health status
  being a positive role model
  challenging stereotypes and offensive remarks and attitudes appropriately
  acknowledging children have rights and responsibilities

Other resources may include:
   libraries
   drop in centres
   toy libraries
   equipment loan schemes

 
Outcome 6 expects you to ..   Understand how home based child carers can support the safeguarding of children in their care

6.1 Explain the concept of safeguarding and the duty of care that applies to all practitioners
yellow star    Unit SHC 34 examines Duty of care

6.2 Outline the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the context of safeguarding
yellow star   Recognising signs and symptoms of abuse on Kirkleessafeguardingchildren.co.uk

6.3 Outline regulatory requirements for safeguarding children that affect home based child care
yellow star   Please refer to your home nation's welfare standards for details about a homebased setting's safeguarding policy.


6.4 Explain the procedures that need to be followed by lone workers in home based settings when harm or abuse are suspected or alleged either against them or third parties

Outcome 7 expects you to ..   Understand the principles of supporting positive behaviour in home based child care settings

7.1
Describe typical behaviours exhibited by children linked to their stage of development and key events in their lives

7.2 Explain how ground rules for behaviour and expectations are developed and implemented

Typical behaviours may include:

   toddler tantrums
   separation anxiety
Helpful places
yellow star   understanding children's behaviour on amazon.co.uk
yellow star   John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth - Attchment theory on youngminds.org.uk
yellow star   Understanding childhood articles and downloads
yellow star   Developing ground rules with children - Australia's NSW.gov.au 




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