BURBURY PARK CHILDMINDER RESOURCE CENTRE SUPPORTING CHILDMINDERS Since 1974 September 2017 Dear Childminder, Welcome to our September Newsletter we hope you ve had a good summer holidays and are ready to start back for the final term this year. We have training and events planned please see inside for more details The Resource Centre: Please remember that the resource centre, including playgroup and sensory room is open all year and is available to any childminder who wishes to use it. Please feel free to contact us at any time. Website - we have been updating our website please have a look Yours truly Rachael Carr www.burburyparkchildminders.co.uk Senior Project Co-ordinator Burbury Park Childminder Resource Centre 83 Burbury Street South Newtown, Birmingham, B19 2UP Working in Partnership Telephone - 0121 554 9678 Email- info@burburyparkchildminders.co.uk Website - www.burburyparkchildminders.co.uk 1
Have you got married, changed your mobile number or address? Please ensure all of your details are kept up to date with us and with the Family Information Service so we can keep you up to date with things. We text information and events on our admin phone number 07957 913001 please save this number or let us know if you don t want any updates. If you are not receiving messages from us please give us a call with your contact details : ) If you know anyone who is newly registered or going through the registration process to become a childminder please ask them to contact us so we can send them our newsletter. 2
Paediatric First Aid Make sure you check the date your first aid is due and book on a first aid course a few months before it runs out - we are increasingly getting calls from childminders whose first aid is due to run out but can t get on a course because they re all full. We are running courses at Burbury Park and will put more dates on when we have enough interest please look at our website for dates http://www.burburyparkchildminders.co.uk/ training.html or contact the office for more information on 0121 554 9678. 3
At Burbury Park Please call the office on 0121 554 9678 to enquire about or book spaces on all courses. All courses except DSL Refresher and First Aid are free. Please note - Burbury Park Network Childminders will get priority places on all courses. DSL Refresher full 1 day course - we have 2 dates available Saturday 21st October 2017 9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 25th November 2017 9.30am - 4.30pm The cost is 45 which needs to be paid on booking your space. A 10 discount will be given to Burbury Park Network members* * You are considered a member of the Burbury Park Network if you receive visits every 3 months from your co-ordinator, are registered for ICO and EEE and have a Good or Outstanding Ofsted judgement. Discount will only be applied to those meeting those conditions or at the discretion of the Senior Project Manager. Autism Awareness Tuesday 26th September 2017 6.30-9.30pm Thursday 9th November 2017 6.30-9.30pm Supporting Parents and Families of children with additional needs Child Sexual Exploitation Wednesday 11th October 2017 6.30-9.30pm Sat 28 th October 2017 9.30 3.30pm Sat 18 th Nov 2017 9.30 3.30pm 4
Dignity and respect working with children with additional needs Epi-pen, Anaphylaxis, Eczema & Asthma Awareness Thursday 21st September 2017 7pm 9pm Tuesday 17th October 2017 7pm 9pm Wednesday 1st November 2017 7pm 9pm Epilepsy Awareness Thursday 12th October 2017 7pm 9pm Tuesday 14th November 2017 7pm 9pm Communication and Makaton Wednesday 18 th October 2017 NG / Tube Feeding Awareness Tuesday 10th October 2017????? Thursday 29th November 2017 7pm 9pm The courses on pages 4 & 5 are all being held at Burbury Park Childminder Centre, 83 Burbury Street South, Newtown, Birmingham. B19 2UP Refreshments will be provided please try to arrive before the start time and bring a pen. 5
Other Training Local authority training can now be found on EYMIS: https://www.ted-birmingham.org.uk/ (please contact your early years consultant or contact the duty team on 0121 675 1943 if you haven t got the log in details) NDNA are offering free Behaviour related training courses for Birmingham Settings http://www.ndna.org.uk/birmingham They offer online live learning sessions as well as daytime courses. Birmingham Playcare Network (BPCN) have a 2 day Designated Senior Lead course running on Saturday 30th September and Saturday 7th October 9.30am 4.15pm at The Big Peg, 120 Vyse Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. B18 6NF The cost is 120 for the 2 days (must attend both)please call them on 0121 236 2917 or email gill@bpcn.org.uk for more information or to book. 6
Burbury Park Childminder Referral Scheme Have you got the skills to be a specialist childminder? Do you have vacancies? Could you work 1 Saturday a month or during school holidays for school aged children? We also need childminders for odd days during the week for children from birth to age 18 for short term care. We can arrange for an informal discussion to talk about the criteria you need to meet to offer placements for us. The referrals we receive are wide and varied and cover a whole range of reasons for needing short term childcare. The placements are as unique as you and your setting is. Your designated co-ordinator will be there to support you and the family placed with you. They will help you offer quality places for vulnerable children and families and visit you regularly to support the placement for all involved. Payment for referrals will come from Birmingham City Council. Please give us a call on 0121 554 9678 to book a visit from your area co-ordinator. Funded by 7
We get lots of phonecalls and texts asking similar questions 1. Variations please refer to the EYFS but note that variations to your ratios are never allowed for new business or for more than 6 children under 8. 2. Twins you must have 2 available spaces to take twins as new business. 3. Social worker placements If a social worker contacts you to care for a child ask them to phone us at Burbury Park this is to ensure you get paid and to safeguard yourself and the children. 4. Car seats please ensure you are using the correct seats for the age and weight of each child you care for. Take a look at this website http://www.goodeggcarsafety.com/ for up to date information. 5. DSL training we will inform all childminders by text when we know that DSL refresher training is being put on we will also update our website. 6. Children being left with other childminders if you leave the children you care for with another childminder or assistant (for any reason) you MUST have written permission from parents to do this remember that assistants are only allowed to care for children for a maximum of 2 hours per day and they MUST have paediatric first aid. 8
DBS s From the 1 st of September 2014 new childminders, anyone new to your setting or if one of your children turns 16, now have to pay for their own DBS and sign up to the update service. You complete the DBS through http://www.ofsteddbsapplication.co.uk and subscribe to the update service at https://www.gov.uk/dbsupdate-service To avoid having to pay twice DO NOT use any other websites to apply for your DBS. If you registered as a childminder before this date you do not need to update your DBS (an exception to this is if you do funded placements for Burbury Park Childminder Centre - please speak to your network co-ordinator for more details) Burbury Bear has been travelling round with our office staff over the summer holidays would the children you look after like to take him somewhere or look after him for a few days? Meet Burbury Bear Have a look at our website to see where he s been already www.burburyparkchildminders.co.uk/burburybear.html 9
Informing Ofsted about changes There is not a definitive you must tell Ofsted about list - It is up to the individual to decide what to tell Ofsted. However, it is really important that you keep Ofsted informed about any changes that have happened in your provision or to you or your family. You MUST notify Ofsted within 14 days of any occurrence but it is best to inform them when or immediately after something happens. An example of things that need to be notified to Ofsted are - Health changes eg if you become ill, are due to have an operation or changes to medication requirements since you completed your health declaration. Any significant event that might affect your suitability to care for children. This covers a lot of things and is one of the main reasons why childminders receive actions for not informing Ofsted about changes. People moving out of your house eg your partner or child moving out (not if they are going to Uni where they come and go during holidays). Any significant event that might affect the suitability of any person over 16 years old who lives or works on the premises eg if the police have been called to an incident (not necessarily during working hours) or if they have a long term illness or diagnosis. Any safeguarding incidents on or off the premises involving childminded children eg losing a childminded child or a child going missing. Including accidents like broken bones and injuries that a child has to attend hospital for. If you are planning major changes to the house eg an extension 10
Ofsted s advice is to over-notify if you think I wonder if I need to inform Ofsted then you probably do need to let them know! The best way is to email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk It is much better to have evidence that you have informed Ofsted in writing. It is advisable to keep a copy of the email and Ofsted s confirmation of receipt. Keep the notification in your file ready to discuss with your inspector during your next inspection. Ofsted may phone you or visit if they need more information. Christmas Trip to see Santa We are looking at options to visit Santa with the children on Tuesday 5 th December we will let everyone know when we have more details : ) 11
Join us for a fundraising coffee morning raising funds for MacMillan Cancer Care on Friday 29th September from 10am at Burbury Park Childminder Centre Bring a donation and/or a cake Adults and children all welcome : ) We have been working with this charity to provide childcare for families whilst parents have received counselling. RSVP offer empathic services to support and inspire children and adults of all genders who have been affected by sexual violence and abuse. They have films and self help pages with more information http://www.rsvporg.co.uk/resources/ that you may find useful to look at. 12
Autism West Midlands Did you know - Autism West Midlands has a wealth of information on their website http://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/aboutus They have numerous downloads available (a few examples given below) Jargon buster Developing play in children Telling a person about their Helping children with Autism Autism to learn A guide to autism Fun activities Autism, women and girls Autism and behaviours of Siblings and Autism concern Aspergers Syndrome Self-injury Pathological Demand Interventions Avoidance Stimming Diet and Autism Sensory issues Many of these downloads are available in Community Languages including Arabic, Bengali, Nepali, Polish, Punjabi, Somali, Urdu They also have a list of apps, along with explanations and costs http://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/upload/ pdf_files/1465306165_autism_and_technology.pdf Books and resources https://shop.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/collections/books-resources https://shop.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/collections/sensebox-glowbox 13
Blackpool Tuesday 24th October during half term A day in Blackpool followed by a view of the Illuminations the coach will travel back along the strip so you ll get a great view of the lights before going home. Final numbers and payment in full needed by Friday 29th September 14
Children s Christmas Party At Burbury Park Childminder Centre Wednesday 13th December 11am 2pm Santa will be visiting at 1pm after lunch Children s lunch, entertainment and present all included for 5 per child Adults please bring a donation for the shared buffet Please book by phoning the office by Friday 1st December. 15
Burbury Park Christmas night out - Join us this year for our party night on Saturday 16th December 2017 all welcome - the cost is 63 person - all food and drinks listed included see details below. A 10 deposit is required by Friday 15th September and payment in full required by Friday 24th November 2017 - let us know if you'd like to attend. 16