Safeguarding Children is key to keeping all young people protected and out of harm’s way. Every child deserves to be safe and cared for, but the stark reality is that not all children are protected. Anyone who works with children must understand what safeguarding means and how their role helps ensure the child’s welfare. Organisations […]
A career in childminding comes with a whole host of responsibilities, and topping this list must be childminder safeguarding responsibilities. Safeguarding is defined in the Oxford dictionary as “protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure”. As a childminder, your duty is to protect the children from harm and have robust safeguarding policies in […]
Childminding can be a very rewarding and lucrative business, and the advantages of working from home make it very appealing. The process of becoming a childminder is not complicated and you can be up and running in as little as 12 weeks. Our guide takes you through all the steps on how to become a […]
Generally speaking, Childminders are regarded as low-risk food premises but they still have responsibilities. It is a requirement for Childminders to register their business with their Local Authority before having children on roll. So do childminders also need a food hygiene certificate? While it is not a legal requirement to take a course and gain […]
Childminders work from home and have sole responsibility when it comes to implementing the correct measures in terms of health and safety. A tailored childminder health & safety policy for your care setting is an essential part of making sure your business is compliant. As well as being a home, it’s also a childcare environment […]
With an estimated 1 in 8 children being affected by mental health issues, anyone working with children must be able to support and recognise the signs. For this reason, enrolling on a Children’s Mental Health course is a great tool for bridging the gap and getting a child the help they need. In these post […]
Whatever childcare setting you work in, fire safety will always be a very important aspect of workplace safety. Fire safety in nurseries training courses will help all staff to implement the right procedures. This involves knowing the safest escape routes in the event of a fire, and how to practice fire safety with the children. […]
Does a world without coffee even turn? If this is something you’ve sometimes pondered then the likelihood is that you love your coffee fix. Perhaps you love it enough to set up a mobile coffee van business so everyone else can enjoy that cup of awesomeness. If you’re passionate about coffee already, then becoming a […]
Ensuring food is served safely, and maintaining high standards of hygiene is a legal requirement for all UK food businesses. Part of good food safety is ensuring staff are properly aware of hygiene procedures. Whilst food hygiene certificates aren’t legally required, they are an efficient way to meet food safety law requirements. Our guide looks […]
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) developed the system of COSHH cleaning colour coding for UK cleaning businesses during the 1990s. This became a widely used concept among all cleaning companies to help protect against cross contamination. Although using cleaning colour codes is not a legal requirement outside of healthcare settings, it is widely […]
