- Observation Policy, Care, Learning and Play
Guidance to the Foundation Stage Curriculum states:
Practitioners must be able to observe and respond appropriately to children.
This principle requires practitioners ...
- Settling in Policy
We understand how difficult it is for parents to leave their child with a childminder and return to work. We ...
- Working with Parents
Caring for someone else’s children is a job which has a huge responsibility, working in partnership with parents is key ...
- Working in Partnership With Parents/Carers
We aim to form a good relationship with parents so that information regarding your child can be exchanged easily. Our ...
- Behaviour Managment Policy
Mantle Kidz,s aim is to work towards a situation in which children can develop self‐ discipline and self‐esteem in an ...
- Confidentiality Policy
As a registered childminder, we will request for personal information about the children in our care, their families and their ...
- Complaints Procedure
The complaints procedure provides an opportunity to resolve any differences and clear up any uncertainties as soon as possible. If ...
- Giving Medication To Children and Emergencies
We must have written permission to be able to administer medication to your child whether it is on a regular ...
- Illness Policy
Please do not bring your child to our setting if they are showing signs of illness. Sick children expose other ...
- Diet and Meals
DIET
Snack and meal times are an important part of your child’s day as it’s a social time for them and ...
- Smacking, Smoking, and Fire Safety and Prevention
No Smacking Policy
We operate a strict no smacking policy which is in place at all times. This is not negotiable. ...
- Scald Prevention and Safety
SCALD PREVENTION
We always keep hot foods and drinks away from the edge of tables and work surfaces. If we are ...
- Health and Safety
As part of an ongoing review of all aspects of our day to day running, we have put in to ...
- Trips in the Car/Minibus and by Foot
We ensure we take everything we need i.e. emergency contact cards for the children, first aid kit, nappies and changing ...
- Hygiene and Potty/Toilet Training
Hygiene
Children are encouraged to wash their hands after going to the toilet and playing outside also before eating any meals ...
- Child Protection and Allegations Against Staff Policy
Mantle Kidz aim to create a setting in which children are safe from abuse and in which any suspicion of ...
- Abuse
There are lots of warning signs of abuse taking place with children. Some signs do not necessarily mean anything and ...
- Special Educational Needs and Equal Opportunities/Inclusion
Special Educational Needs Policy
We recognize the wide range of special educational needs of children in our community. Our system of ...
- Activities and Positive Relationships/Self Esteem
We will try to follow the same routine as in our opinion it makes the child feel safe and secure ...
- SUPPLIES
Please supply the following item that applies to your child:
Nappies
Nappy rash cream
Baby wipes
Change of clothes
Baby food
Packed lunch
Baby milk
Sunhat
Sun cream
Comfort items ...
- Hours Of Opening/Drop-Off And Collection
Mantle Kidz Childminding Service is open every day except weekends and bank holidays. Our hours of opening are 7.00am‐6.00pm although ...
- Our Fees and Payment Procedures
Our Fees
Child/parent’s sickness: Full Fee
Child/Parents Occasional day off: Full Fee
Bank Holidays: Full Fee
Child/parents holidays: Half fee (up to 4 weeks only ...
- Head Lice, Sun Cream, Sleep Time and Lost Child
HEAD LICE
Head‐ lice can affect people from any socio‐economic background and ethnicity and do not imply a lack of hygiene ...
- Prevent Duty Policy
We recognise the requirement from the Department for Education (inspected by Ofsted) to ensure children are protected from radicalisation by ...
